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Senior Data Platform Engineer

LawZero
Location
Montreal
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Science
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, computer engineering, software engineering)
  • 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing large-scale distributed data processing systems or working within large-scale distributed ML data frameworks
  • Demonstrated ownership of a data processing system under real throughput, reliability, and cost pressure
  • Experience profiling and optimizing throughput and cost across heterogeneous workloads, including GPU-accelerated stages
  • Experience with dataset versioning, lineage, and reproducibility tooling
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and document best practices
What the job really is

The Senior Data Platform Engineer will architect, implement, scale, and maintain a data engine for next-generation AI models, focusing on building automated data processing pipelines that handle petabytes of data. This role involves collaborating closely with researchers to ensure the data platform meets their needs while ensuring efficiency, reliability, and traceability of data. The engineer will also adapt the technical environment as projects evolve and will be responsible for optimizing resource use and ensuring data governance compliance.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive health benefits (including mental health and wellness management account)
  • 20 days of vacation per year upon start
  • Employer contribution of 4% to retirement savings, with no required employee match
  • Additional compensation totaling 8% of salary to apply towards additional retirement savings or bonuses
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment in a vibrant office space
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Technical environment is expected to evolve, which may require adaptability
  • Focus on bridging AI research and engineering may lead to a dynamic but potentially ambiguous role
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