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Senior Principal AI Engineer

Hybrid
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health and wellbeing resources
Paid vacation
Personal days

About the role

Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Questbank, Questrade Wealth Management, Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti, provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, real estate services, financial services and more. We use cutting-edge technology to help Canadians become much more financially successful and secure. At QFG, we combine human-centric collaboration with AI-driven innovation to redefine financial services. The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for change, using AI to transform and deliver unparalleled customer experiences and shaping a future where AI empowers our teams to do their best work. Join our diverse, inclusive, and hybrid workplace to unleash your creativity and nurture your curiosity without limits. If you share this sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG. What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG? Health & wellbeing resources and programs Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance Competitive compensation and benefits packages Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office Career growth and development opportunities Opportunities to contribute to community causes Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment This job posting is for an existing vacancy We’re looking for our next Job Title. Could It Be You? Acting as a hands-on technical leader and force multiplier in AI Engineering & Enablement, to advance AI-assisted SDLC. This includes driving engineering productivity, AI CI/CD, pipeline integration, automation, and scalable platform capabilities safely within a regulated environment. The role involves working closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams to establish pragmatic patterns, provide clear technical direction, and help squads ship effectively. Need more details? Keep reading… Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of AI-assisted SDLC capabilities, focusing on engineering productivity, AI CI/CD pipelines, and comprehensive automation. Act as a hands-on technical anchor, setting clear technical direction and establishing pragmatic, reusable implementation patterns to help squad-aligned teams ship faster and more reliably. Architect and integrate advanced AI platform capabilities, ensuring all solutions are deployed safely, securely, and in full compliance with Questrade’s highly regulated technology environment. Partner closely with engineering leadership to navigate complex technical trade-offs, ensuring solutions balance immediate delivery needs with long-term architectural stability. Drive the seamless integration and adoption of AI enablement tools across engineering squads, removing bottlenecks and fostering strong cross-functional alignment. Provide expert-level mentorship and hands-on guidance to engineering teams, elevating the organization's overall proficiency in building and deploying AI-driven solutions. Architect, deploy, and operationalize advanced agentic systems, ensuring robust monitoring, observability, and safety guardrails for autonomous AI workflows in production. Continuously evaluate and implement emerging AI technologies, championing engineering best practices and ensuring the platform scales effectively with business needs. So are YOU our next Senior Principal AI Engineer? You are if you… Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Years of Experience: 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including 3+ years specifically focused on AI engineering, LLMOps, AgentOps, or AI-assisted SDLC automation. Technical Leadership: Proven track record operating as a Staff or Principal-level engineer, acting as a hands-on technical force multiplier across multiple engineering squads. AI Integration: Deep technical expertise with AI CI/CD pipelines, integrating AI into existing workflows, and scaling automation in production environments. Regulated Environments: Demonstrated experience building, deploying, and governing compliant technology solutions within highly regulated industries (e.g., Financial Services, FinTech). Vendor Management: Demonstrated experience managing enterprise software vendor relationships, including tool evaluation frameworks, trial execution, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment through procurement, privacy assessments, and security reviews. Additional kudos if you… Domain Knowledge: Previous experience working specifically within wealth management, trading, or brokerage operations technology. Compensation Information: Base salary range: $165,000 - 180,000 Sounds like you? Click below to apply! #LI-DM1 #LI-Hybrid At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us. Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

About Questrade Financial Group

Financial Services
1001-5000
Founded in 1999

Questrade is an award-winning low-cost digital alternative to traditional banks that is changing the Canadian financial services industry. We empower Canadians by giving them better, more affordable ways to take control of their financial future by using cutting-edge technology to develop innovative products. Questrade offers Canadians an easy way to invest in securities and foreign currency and provides online wealth management and mortgage through the Questrade Group of Companies, with more financial products in development.

At Questrade, we care deeply about helping Canadians become much more financially successful and secure. We believe in infinite possibilities, not only for our customers but for those who build careers with us. Our exceptional culture and forward-thinking workplace policies make Questrade a great place to work and build a career. We are a collaborative, diverse team that shares the same sense of infinite opportunity. Our beliefs, values, and atmosphere make you feel part of something bigger than yourself.

Throughout our multiple worldwide offices, we are reshaping the way we work, offering flexible options that allow our people to work remotely, from the office, or a hybrid mix of both.

Whether you want to kick-start your career or accelerate it, Questrade is the place for you. We offer rich learning experiences and exciting career path possibilities. Here you will be challenged. You will make your path, constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence.

Come shape your future at Questrade.

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