Caspian One has partnered with a forward thinking and exciting AI Start Up looking for an experienced AI Engineer to join their delivery ecosystem, with a strong preference for engineers based in Toronto or the surrounding region.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, client delivery, and real world problem solving. You will be responsible for taking AI solutions from concept through to production, working closely with customers on-site to integrate systems, navigate complexity, and ensure successful adoption.

This is not a research role. It is a hands on delivery position focused on building, deploying, and scaling AI solutions that solve tangible business problems.

What You Will Be Doing

Designing and deploying AI driven workflows using large language models (LLMs) and agent based architectures

Working directly with client systems to connect, map, and contextualise distributed data sources without heavy data ingestion

Building context layers that reflect business rules, proprietary data, and operational processes

Developing production ready solutions that integrate with existing enterprise environments

Collaborating with clients through the full lifecycle, from initial use case definition through to deployment and adoption

Handling complex delivery scenarios including change management, stakeholder alignment, and technical challenges

Supporting rapid delivery cycles, typically delivering working solutions within 6 to 12 weeks

Contributing to ongoing expansion by identifying additional use cases and opportunities within existing clients

Ensuring solutions meet defined service levels where managed applications are required

Working closely with distributed teams and partners across North America and internationally

What They Are Looking For

Proven experience delivering AI or Agentic AI solutions into production environments

Strong experience working with large language models, agent based systems,



or intelligent workflow automation

Demonstrable experience rolling out AI solutions in a client/customer-facing environment

Experience working across financial services or other heavily regulated industries

Ability to work with real world, messy data across multiple systems and environments

Experience integrating with APIs, enterprise platforms, and distributed data sources

Strong understanding of how to move from proof of concept to scalable, production ready systems

Experience working through change management and getting solutions successfully adopted

Ability to operate independently while collaborating across a wider team

A pragmatic, delivery focused mindset with a solid bias towards outcomes

Nice to Have

Exposure to value engineering or ROI driven solution design

Experience working in consulting or client facing delivery roles

Familiarity with building or deploying AI solutions within secure client environments

Working Model

Toronto based candidates are strongly preferred, with a hybrid or onsite presence where possible

Flexible for exceptional candidates across Canada or aligned time zones

No visa sponsorship available at this timeEngagement Model

This role is typically delivered on a contract basis, with long term extensions for high performing individuals

Initial projects are usually 6 to 12 weeks, with strong opportunity for ongoing work so contracts are released 6-12months.

14 day termination terms, but the business is focused on building long term relationships with top talent

Why This Role

You will be working on real AI deployments, not theoretical projects

You will see direct impact from your work within weeks, not months or years

You will be part of a company that prioritises measurable outcomes, not experimentation for its own sake

You will gain exposure to a wide range of industries and complex business problems

You will be working alongside a team that values speed, ownership, and delivery excellence

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📌 Forward Deployed AI Engineer (Ontario)
🏢 Caspian One
📍 Ontario