AI Engineer

**About Armilla AI**

Armilla AI is a cutting-edge startup based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence and insurance. We're not just talking about AI risk; we're actively building the solutions to manage, underwrite, and insure it. Our dynamic team is passionate about pioneering the future of AI risk management through the development of sophisticated AI-powered tools and programmatic evaluation platforms.

**The Role: Building & Evaluating AI Solutions**

We're looking for a talented and experienced **AI Engineer to join our growing team. This is a pivotal role where you'll be instrumental in both building our core AI-powered tools and developing the programmatic platforms to rigorously evaluate AI systems**. If you're passionate about applying robust engineering principles to AI, creating end-to-end solutions, and building systems for comprehensive AI assessment, we want to talk to you.

**Role Responsibilities**

In this exciting role, you'll:

• Collaborate with senior AI/ML Scientists and Product Managers to design, build and maintain an **adversarial AI evaluation platform. **
• This role requires a combination of **strong engineering skills, product development experience, and AI/ML process-flow** knowledge.
• Architect and implement **programmatic platforms for evaluating AI models** , assessing their performance, robustness, and potential risks.
• Implement and optimize **AI pipelines** , ensuring efficient data flow, model training, inference, and evaluation processes.
• Apply **software engineering best practices to machine learning (ML)** projects, including version control, automated testing, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Develop and integrate **UI/UX components** to ensure seamless and intuitive user experiences for both our internal tools and evaluation platforms.
• Deploy and manage AI applications and evaluation infrastructures on various **Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)** like AWS, GCP, or Azure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, actuaries, and product managers to translate complex requirements into robust technical solutions for both building and evaluating AI.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing AI systems to improve performance and stability.

**What We're Looking For**

We're seeking a candidate who brings:

• **Strong engineering skills** with a proven track record in software development.
• **Solid understanding of AI model lifecycle and especially concepts around AI model evaluations**
• In-depth **knowledge of AI pipelines** and experience in building, managing, and optimizing them for both product development and evaluation.
• Demonstrable experience applying **software engineering best practices to ML projects**.
• Proficiency in creating **end-to-end software stacks** , including front-end (UI/UX) and back-end development.
• Hands-on experience with **deployment and management on major Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)** such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong programming skills in languages like **Python**.
• Experience with relevant AI/ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to producing high-quality, maintainable code.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.

**What's In It For You**

Joining Armilla AI means:

• **Pioneering a New Frontier:** You'll have a significant impact on our core products and infrastructure, shaping how AI risks are understood and managed globally.
• **Diverse Technical Challenges:** You'll work on both developing cutting-edge AI tools and building sophisticated systems for AI evaluation.
• **Collaborative Environment:** Be part of a highly skilled and supportive team that values innovation and continuous learning in a fast-paced startup.
• **Dynamic Work Environment:** Enjoy a hybrid work environment based in Toronto's trendy Liberty Village, fostering a collaborative and innovative atmosphere.
• **Professional Growth:** This role offers immense opportunities for personal and professional development in the burgeoning field of AI risk.
• **Access to Cutting-Edge Tooling:** You'll have access to your choice of leading AI models (e.g., GPT), operating systems, and cloud compute services to empower your work.

**How to Apply**

Ready to help us build and evaluate the future of AI risk solutions? If you're an experienced AI Engineer passionate about robust software and cutting-edge technology, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for Armilla AI