Lead Applied Scientist – Machine Learning, NLP & Generative AI - $220k-240k CAD, 25% AIP, 30% LTI A global technology‑led organisation is seeking a Lead Applied Scientist to join its applied research function. This role sits at the intersection of machine learning research and real‑world product delivery , with a strong focus on NLP, Information Retrieval, and Generative AI . This is a senior, hands‑on position suited to candidates who enjoy owning AI solutions end to end , from problem definition and experimentation through to production deployment and business impact. The Role: Leading the design and delivery of ML, NLP, IR, and Generative AI systems Applying information retrieval techniques, context engineering, model development, and evaluation design Driving applied research into production‑ready AI solutions Partnering closely with Product, Engineering, UX, and business stakeholders Influencing long‑term AI and applied research strategy Developing deep understanding of customer problems and data Mentoring and coaching Applied Scientists and ML Engineers Contributing to publications,



intellectual property, and technical thought leadership Participating in and attending leading AI conferences (e.G. NeurIPS, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, SIGIR, KDD) Qualifications: PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, NLP, or a related discipline or a Master’s degree with equivalent industry experience 7+ years of hands‑on experience building ML / NLP / IR systems in production Strong expertise in Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval, and/or Generative AI Proven ability to architect and deliver end‑to‑end AI solutions Experience writing and maintaining production‑quality code Demonstrated success translating complex research problems into business‑ready AI applications Experience leading through others in an applied research or industry R&D environment Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable working in agile, rapid‑paced environments with a focus on impact and iteration #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lead Applied Scientist - C$220,000 - C$240,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Greybridge Search & Selection
📍 Toronto