Software Engineer - Emerging Technologies Solutions

Royal Bank of Canada • Toronto, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Engineer who is excited by the opportunity of being at the forefront of technology, working on extremely innovative and challenging problems, and creating new solutions for our business partners. We have the freedom to try emerging technologies and applications, test, fail fast, learn, pivot and go again. We have the privilege to drive the leading edge of innovation and build things into existence or improve what is already here. As a Software Engineer you will be working with the T&O Strategy & Innovation team and help the team create first-level experiments and proof-of-concepts using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing. The ideal candidate for this role would be a lifelong learner who enjoys building applications that integrate and leverage emerging technologies. Above all, the ideal candidate would enjoy working independently in a team while being coached and mentored by senior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM degree with equivalent experience
• Understanding of modern software development life cycle and CI/CD tooling.
• Advanced experience in Python, experience in Java, Angular, React, Node, JavaScript, Shell scripting, or any other front-end and back-end tools.
• Experience working with cloud-based applications, restless APIs, and micro services, including familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS, and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience in AI-Native SDLC workflows
• Experience using vibe coding techniques in agentic IDEs/terminal with co-pilot, claude code, windsurf etc.
• Ability to clearly communicate with technical teams, business users, and senior management
• Ability to partner and mentor junior developers

Nice To Haves

• Passion to learn and experiment with new software development frameworks and libraries
• Desire to create prototypes and proof of concepts in order to help assess technology value
• Self-motivated, able to manage time and work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with peers to develop code in line with strategic initiatives, as well as develop, troubleshoot, enhance, and document components, as per requirements and detailed design according to RBC procedures and processes.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to identify and architect solutions
• Collaborate with other T&O and business teams to converge on the best solutions for conducting first-level experiments and proof of concepts.
• Work in an Agile lab environment, delivering code, automation deployments, and rapid prototype demonstrations on a bi-weekly basis.
• Create and review technical documentation, understand how the design will be used in the code development process, and facilitate meetings to design, troubleshoot, and execute projects
• Collaborate with other T&O and business teams to converge on the best solutions for conducting first-level experiments and proof of concepts.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level