Machine Learning Researcher

Job Description

At RBC Borealis, you’ll be joining a team of leading researchers and software engineering specializing in machine learning. You will have access to rich and massive datasets, and to computational resources to support novel product development touching machine learning areas such as generative AI, natural language processing, and time series analysis.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Machine Learning Researcher who’s excited by the opportunity of being at the forefront of applying machine learning technology to challenging problems. As a Machine Learning Researcher, you’re looking to channel your love of playing with real-world data into industry-disrupting solutions. We're a lab that supports research on a wide variety of theoretical and applied machine learning projects.

Working in our lab will grant you unique access to massive structured and unstructured datasets with the tools and resources necessary to build game-changing statistical models.

Being part of our team means you’ll also have the opportunity to publish original research in peer-reviewed academic journals and participate in conferences around the world, such as NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR and more.
Your responsibilities include:

Developing novel AI solutions that facilitate impactful products;

Conducting original, publishable research by advancing the state-of-the-art in machine learning techniques;

Working with the development team to transfer research work into production;

Interpreting larger organizational needs and designing algorithmic solutions that can drive the next generation of banking experiences;

Identifying relevant new AI technologies as they become available, and disseminating them into the bank’s technology capabilities.

You’re our ideal candidate if you have:

A passion for solving open problems using data and algorithms;

A PhD in a sub-area of AI or demonstrated research track record by means of publications and/or sophisticated AI product experience;

Ability to formulate and drive a research project independently without close supervision;

Proficiency in Python and Deep Learning packages such as Tensorflow or PyTorch.

What’s in it for you?

Become part of a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively. We care about seeing each other reach full potential;

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable;

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities;

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale.

About the AI Group
RBC's AI Group is the AI accelerator for RBC, with a focus on driving the shift from early-stage AI projects to scaled, client outcomes that amplify the impact of RBC's people. In addition to helping scale the biggest AI opportunities at RBC, the AI Group is responsible for advancing research into emerging use cases across generative and agentic AI, while maintaining expertise in security, responsible AI and regulatory expectations.

The Business Enablement function within the AI Group partners with LOBs and Functions to set AI ambition, originate transformation opportunities, and frame programs for delivery — ensuring RBC remains at the frontier of AI-enabled value creation.