Machine Learning Engineer II (Layer 6)

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TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidates skills and experience job-related knowledge geographic location and other specific business and organizational needs.

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Job Description:

Department Overview:

Layer 6 is the AI research center of excellence for TD Bank Group. We develop and deploy industry-leading machine learning systems that impact the lives of over 27 million customers helping more people achieve their financial goals and needs.

Our research broadly spans the field of machine learning with areas such as deep learning and generative AI time series forecasting and responsible use of AI. We have access to massive financial datasets and actively collaborate with world renowned academic faculty.

Position Overview:

As a Machine Learning Engineer you will

• Join a world-class team of AI developers with an extensive track record of shipping solutions at the cutting-edge
• Architect scalable machine learning and Gen AI systems that integrate with existing data platform and infrastructure focusing on automation operation efficiency and reliability
• Write clean efficient and maintainable code for ML models to ensure efficient deployment of scalable AI application
• Work with large-scale real-world datasets that range from banking transactions conversation histories to large document collections
• Grow by continuously learning new skills and exploring advanced topics in AI with a team that thrives on knowledge-sharing

The Machine Learning Engineer II is responsible for providing technical expertise as well as developing and maintaining technical solutions that adhere to engineering and architectural design principles while meeting business requirements. This role plays a lead role in implementing solutions with a focus on efficiency reliability scalability and security; includes planning evaluating recommending designing operationalizing and supporting machine learning engineering solutions & systems in compliance with enterprise and industry standards.

Depth & Scope:

• Expert knowledge of specific domain or range of engineering frameworks technology tools processes and procedures as well as organization issues
• Expert knowledge of TD applications systems networks innovation design activities best practices business / organization Bank standards and may fulfill a governance role
• Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities and acts as a key contributor in a complex and critical environment
• Adept at technical project execution strategic planning and effective communication. Accountable for specialized knowledge in a field of AI/ML Engineering and may provide leadership to teams or projects shares expertise
• Applies in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree required advanced technical degree preferred (e.g. math physics engineering finance or computer science) Graduates degree preferred with either progressive project work experience or
• 1 years relevant experience (includes post graduate experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of developer experience shipping code in production settings
• Strong background in machine learning and deep learning
• Strong coding proficiency in Python Java C or C
• You value good software design and sweat over details in code and API design
• You take great personal pride in building robust and scalable software
• You are highly accountable and have a strong sense of ownership
• You strive to communicate clearly and with empathy
• Research experience with publication record
• Experience with LangGraph Pytorch Tensorflow Jax or comparable library
• Experience with building and scaling data-intensive software
• Experience using GPUs for accelerated deep learning training

Customer Accountabilities:

• Leverages deep technology expertise for own area of specialization to deliver and ensure that all areas across the organization that provision manage and support various technologies have the necessary tools processes and documentation required to effectively execute on their respective mandates
• Executes on Engineering strategy as it relates to the introduction of tools and the automation of build test release and configure activities across Application Platform and Infrastructure. Partners with the Operations team to automatically integrate with appropriate tools and processes as part of automated/self-serve Application Platform or Infrastructure releases
• Works with partners across Technology and apply in depth understanding of relevant business needs to identify and leverage synergies across the various areas
• Acts as the expert or lead innovator and agent of change for the programs and services under management.
• Works with other teams to implement best practices for engineering and management and serve as an ambassador for ML Engineering
• Works with vendor platform providers and engineering peers to keep abreast of trends products frameworks and applications
• Identifies and effectively manages stakeholder engagement and impacts across the enterprise
• Interprets client needs assess engineering related requirements and identify solutions to non-standard requests

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area
• Ensures respective programs / policies / practices are well managed meets business needs complies with internal and external requirements and aligns with business priorities
• Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence information and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriate.
• Ensures business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls segregation of duties transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
• Participates in cross-functional / enterprise / initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
• Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development / delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audience
• Conducts meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions makes recommendations assess the effectiveness of programs / policies / practices
• Monitors service productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exist
• Leads / facilitates and/or implements actions / remediation plans to address performance / risk / governance issues
• Actively manages relationships within and across various business lines corporate and/or control functions and ensures alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Keeps abreast of emerging issues trends and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts
• Maintains a culture of risk management and control supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• Participates fully as a member of the team supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business quality innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues / points of interest
• Provides thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keeps current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business related tools and techniques.
• Participates in personal performance management and development activities including cross training within own team
• Keeps others informed and up to date about the status / progress of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices
• Leads motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships
• Contributes to a fair positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce.
• Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank both internally and/or externally

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel Occasional
• International Travel Never
• Performing sedentary work Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds Occasional
• Sitting Continuous
• Standing Occasional
• Walking Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) Never
• Squatting Occasional
• Bending Occasional
• Kneeling Never
• Crawling Never
• Climbing Never
• Reaching overhead Never
• Reaching forward Occasional
• Pushing Never
• Pulling Never
• Twisting Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations Continuous
• Reading writing and comprehending instructions Continuous
• Adding subtracting multiplying and dividing Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are:
TD is one of the worlds leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada the United States and around the world. More than 95000 TD colleagues bring their skills talent and creativity to the Bank those we serve and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience that is why we believe that all colleagues no matter where they work are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether youve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs were here to support you towards your goals. As an organization we keep growing and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g. eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits savings and retirement programs paid time off (including Vacation PTO Flex PTO and Holiday PTO) banking benefits and discounts career development and reward and recognition. Learn more

Additional Information:
Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development
If youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll have regular career development and performance conversations with your manager as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues there are many different career paths within our organization at TD and were committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
Well reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at . Include your full name best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.