Research Machine Learning Scientist

TD • Toronto, ON

29d

About The Position

We are currently seeking talented individuals for a variety of positions, ranging from junior to senior levels, and will evaluate your application in its entirety. Layer 6 is the AI research centre of excellence for TD Bank Group. We develop and deploy industry-leading machine learning systems that impact the lives of over 27 million customers, helping more people achieve their financial goals and needs. Our research broadly spans the field of machine learning with areas such as deep learning and generative AI, time series forecasting and responsible use of AI. We have access to massive financial datasets and actively collaborate with world renowned academic faculty. We are always looking for people driven to be at the cutting edge of machine learning in research, engineering, and impactful applications. As a Research Machine Learning Scientist, you will Join a world-class team of machine learning researchers with an extensive track record in both academia and industry. Research, develop, and apply new techniques in deep learning to advance our industry leading products. Work with large-scale, real-world datasets that range from banking transactions, to large document collections. Collaborate closely with our engineering team in a fast-paced startup environment and see your research deployed in production with very short turnaround.

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field
• Strong background in machine learning and deep learning
• 2+ years of research experience with publication record
• Proven track record of applying machine learning to solve real-world problems

Nice To Haves

• Depth of experience in relevant ML research disciplines
• Hands on experience in software systems development
• Experience with one or more of Pytorch, Tensorflow, Jax, or comparable library
• Experience with Spark, SQL, or comparable database systems
• Experience using GPUs for accelerated deep learning training
• Familiarity with cloud computing systems like Azure or AWS
• Experience in LLM post-training and inference methods
• Deep understanding of reinforcement learning and its applications to agent training

Responsibilities

• Join a world-class team of machine learning researchers with an extensive track record in both academia and industry.
• Research, develop, and apply new techniques in deep learning to advance our industry leading products.
• Work with large-scale, real-world datasets that range from banking transactions, to large document collections.
• Collaborate closely with our engineering team in a fast-paced startup environment and see your research deployed in production with very short turnaround.

Benefits

• Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.
• Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
• You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees