Senior AI/ML Engineer
@ CookUnity

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
CA$180,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 30 days ago

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About CookUnity

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. CookUnity, founded in 2018, connects the world with the source of truly great food, delivering 35 million meals a year from top chefs. The mission is to empower chefs to nourish the world.

The Role

As the Head of AI/ML/GenAI at CookUnity, you will lead a high-performing team of AI/ML and embedded data engineers. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will drive the vision and strategy for AI/ML and GenAI initiatives, integrate large language models, and develop scalable AI/ML solutions to foster growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Team Management: Mentor and lead a cross-functional team, align objectives with company goals.
  • AI/ML Strategy & Implementation: Develop machine learning models, integrate LLMs and GenAI for operational excellence.
  • Data Infrastructure & Architecture: Oversee data pipelines and ensure robust, scalable data platforms.
  • Collaboration & Partnerships: Work with product, engineering, and business teams to deliver impactful solutions.
  • Community & Knowledge Sharing: Foster internal forums, workshops, and continuous learning in AI/ML.
  • Reporting & Analytics: Set KPIs and provide regular progress updates to executive leadership.

Qualifications

10+ years experience in AI/ML or data engineering with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, expertise in ML algorithms, cloud technologies, and modern data solutions, with a strong grasp on LLMs and GenAI.

Preferred Requirements

Experience with embedded data engineering and familiarity with data privacy laws. Background in food-tech or related industries is a plus.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance coverage
  • Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1
  • Bi-annual performance bonus
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 5-year Sabbatical after 5 years of service
  • Paid Family and Compassionate Leave
  • Monthly CookUnity meal credits
  • Wellness perks including nutritional and fitness support
  • Personalized Spanish coaching

Compensation

Pay range: $170,000—$190,000 CAD, final pay rates determined by experience and alignment with market data.

CookUnity Culture

CookUnity values vision, collaboration, and continuous learning. They are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment free from discrimination.

Key skills/competency

  • AI/ML
  • GenAI
  • Leadership
  • Data Engineering
  • Machine Learning
  • LLMs
  • Cloud Technologies
  • Data Pipelines
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation

How to Get Hired at CookUnity

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research CookUnity's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight AI/ML leadership and GenAI skills.
  • Prepare technical examples: Demonstrate experience with LLMs and data pipelines.
  • Polish communication skills: Explain complex technical concepts clearly.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review LLM integration techniques.
Practice scalable ML model deployment.
Study cloud architecture fundamentals.
Brush up on data pipeline design.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led change.
Explain your approach to teamwork.
Share conflict resolution examples.
Discuss handling high-pressure scenarios.

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