Lead Developer, AI (French Services) (TeleworkHybrid)

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Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity integrity inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting ever-changing industry Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

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Why join CBC/Radio-Canada

Digital is a key part of our present and our future. CBC/Radio-Canadas strategy is focused on becoming the first organization to provide a digital platform that delivers unique content and experiences for our audiences by telling stories that reflect who they are.

Our innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) are central to our strategy with a focus on enhancing and evolving our products for the future. Our initiatives aim to incorporate cutting-edge AI technology to strengthen our offerings and anticipate our clients future needs. By joining our team you will be part of this innovation cell and play a vital role in designing and developing innovative solutions that will transform our products and services. Your expertise and creativity will be key to keeping us at the forefront of technological innovation. We are adopting a responsible approach to AI that puts our users interests first and that values the talent and creativity of the people who showcase our culture.

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your role

We are looking for a talented and passionate Lead Developer with solid experience in artificial intelligence to join our growing team. You will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative technological solutions leveraging cutting-edge technologies as well as AI-related tools and techniques.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead the development team and ensure technical coherence across AI-related projects.

• Oversee the integration of cloud technologies particularly Microsoft Azure and optimize development and deployment environments.

• Work closely with product and data teams to translate business needs into effective technological solutions.
  Mentor guide and support developers in their practices skill development and performance.

• Maintain active technological watch to integrate best practices in AI agent-based systems MLOps and software development.

• Oversee and guide the development team ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.
  Communicate effectively with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.

• Document technological changes for training and collaboration purposes.

• Participate in agile ceremonies and application deployments.

Required skills:

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to mobilize and guide a development team.

• Strong understanding of agentic AI architectures and agent orchestration concepts.

• Expertise in machine learning and data engineering.

• Strong software development skills (Python AI/ML frameworks APIs microservices).

• Ability to understand business needs and translate them into concrete technical solutions.

• Excellent communication skills technical documentation abilities and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Additional assets:

• Experience with agent frameworks (e.g. AutoGen LangChain or equivalents).

• Knowledge of MLOps approaches and experience with AI model industrialization.

• Experience building generative applications (LLMs copilots intelligent assistants).

• Participation in innovation projects R&D or large-scale strategic AI initiatives.

• Strong interest in continuous improvement technological experimentation and emerging AI trend.

Perks you can look forward to:

• Hybrid work environment with flexible work schedules allowing you to prioritize yourself your family and your work.

• Competitive benefits and compensation.

• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology.

• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.

• Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups.

• Pair programming and mentorship opportunities where you can learn from the best in the industry and help coach new talent.

• A creative and dynamic work environment where your ideas and contributions can be heard valued and respected.

• An environment that favours experimentation and an iterative approach in order to achieve the highest form of technical innovation.

Please note this is a 12-month contract position renewable annually. This regular position is not a consulting assignment but a long-term opportunity with attractive CBC/Radio-Canada employee benefits.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. Thats why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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