Staff AI Engineer

Job Description

• This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff AI Engineer based in Canada. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and applied AI, with a strong focus on redefining how modern development teams build and ship software using agentic systems. You will lead the design of AI-first engineering workflows, ensuring that AI agents are not only productive but also safe, reliable, and aligned with architectural standards. Acting as a technical leader, you will shape how development teams transition from traditional practices to AI-driven engineering models. The role combines hands-on system design, evaluation of AI-generated outputs, and strategic oversight of quality engineering practices. You will play a critical role in defining guardrails, governance, and observability for AI-assisted development at scale. This is a high-impact position where your decisions will directly influence engineering velocity, product quality, and organizational adoption of AI.
• Accountabilities: In this role, you will define and lead the adoption of AI-first engineering practices, ensuring that AI agents are effectively integrated into the software development lifecycle while maintaining high standards of quality, security, and scalability. Design and implement end-to-end agentic development workflows, including AI agent orchestration, evaluation, and governance Establish embedded quality engineering practices across the development lifecycle, ensuring reliability of AI-assisted outputs Evaluate AI-generated code and system outputs for correctness, security, and architectural consistency Build and maintain AI-powered internal tools, including LLM orchestration systems, observability frameworks, and integration layers Define guardrails, risk controls, and governance models for safe and scalable AI-assisted development Mentor and guide engineering teams transitioning toward AI-directed workflows, including prompt engineering and evaluation techniques Lead architectural decision-making for complex systems that require human oversight beyond AI capabilities Drive test automation and quality strategy as a core part of engineering, not a separate function Requirements We are looking for a seasoned engineering leader with deep experience in software architecture, AI systems, and quality engineering, capable of guiding teams through major technological transformation. 7+ years of software engineering experience with progressive technical leadership responsibilities Proven experience building agentic AI systems and multi-step AI workflows Strong expertise in LLM orchestration, prompt engineering, and AI evaluation/observability frameworks Background in quality engineering or test automation, including designing testing frameworks from scratch Ability to critically assess AI-generated code for correctness, security, and architectural integrity Experience mentoring or leading teams through significant engineering paradigm shifts Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend stack (TypeScript/Node.js, Python, C#/.NET, or similar) Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and release engineering practices Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences Nice to have: Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar agent integration frameworks Exposure to both QA engineering and software development disciplines Experience with enterprise stacks such as Angular, .NET, or SQL Server Cloud experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Familiarity with E2E testing tools such as Playwright or Selenium Experience scaling engineering practices across multiple teams or squads Benefits Competitive compensation package aligned with senior technical leadership roles Full-time permanent position Flexible work arrangements, including remote options within Canada Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness coverage Strong focus on professional development and continuous learning Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI systems and agentic architectures High-impact role shaping engineering practices at organizational level Inclusive and innovation-driven engineering culture.
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