(Canada) Principal ML System Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a (Canada) Principal ML System Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space. This role will help shape the technical direction for a scalable machine learning platform in a remote, Canada-based environment. The individual in this position will partner closely with product and engineering leaders to define architecture, operating standards, and long-term strategy for ML systems. Success in the role will require strong technical leadership across multiple teams, with a focus on reliability, security, observability, and production performance. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $176,000 – $195,000 annually Responsibilities Partner with product and engineering leadership to create a multi-quarter technical strategy for the ML platform Define reference architectures and standards for scalable data and ML pipelines Establish direction and best practices for MLOps, including CI/CD for models and experiment tracking Ensure reliability, observability, and performance of ML systems in production Establish security architecture for the ML platform, ensuring compliance across teams Define integration patterns for connecting the platform with existing systems and data sources at scale Provide technical leadership and mentorship to guide senior engineers and influence technical roadmaps Qualifications Expert-level experience in Python and Java with strong software engineering fundamentals Deep experience designing and building ML platforms and MLOps workflows at scale Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization, and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes Proven ability to set technical direction and drive initiatives across multiple teams Benefits Flexible remote work options Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) plan with company match Generous vacation and paid time off policy Continuing education and professional development opportunities Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.