Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. At Valtech, we are helping global organizations transform how they operate through Data, AI, and emerging Agentic systems. As an AI Platform Engineer, you will lead multidisciplinary teams building AI-powered applications, intelligent workflows, copilots, and agent-based solutions that create measurable business impact.
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The role
Please note, we are only accepting applicants from the provinces of Ontario and Québec for this role. For Québec-based candidates, fluency in English is necessary because the position entails collaboration with teams based in the rest of the Americas and occasionally in Europe.
What You'll Do
AI Engineering Leadership
- Lead the design and delivery of enterprise AI applications, copilots, assistants, and agentic solutions.
- Define implementation strategies that align AI capabilities with business objectives and user needs.
- Guide teams in building scalable AI workflows, retrieval systems, orchestration layers, and tool-integrated experiences.
- Drive best practices across prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), tool calling, context management, testing, observability, and evaluation.
- Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure AI implementations.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with clients to understand business challenges and identify AI-powered opportunities.
- Translate ambiguous requirements into practical implementation approaches and technical roadmaps.
- Act as a trusted advisor during workshops, discovery sessions, and executive presentations.
- Collaborate closely with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Architects, Analytics Engineers, Product teams, and business stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering, AI engineering, machine learning engineering, or related fields.
- 2+ years of experience leading technical teams or managing engineering professionals.
- Strong experience building AI-powered applications and LLM-enabled solutions in production environments.
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing:
- Generative AI applications
- Agentic workflows
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions
- Tool-calling and workflow orchestration patterns
- API-driven integrations
- Advanced Python development experience.
- Experience working with Microsoft Azure
- Experience working with cloud-based AI platforms and services.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering AI solutions within consulting, digital agencies, or enterprise environments.
- Experience leading multiple workstreams simultaneously across clients or business units.
- Familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI practices, security, and privacy considerations.
- Knowledge of evaluation frameworks for AI applications and agentic systems.
- Experience supporting distributed, international engineering teams.
What Success Looks Like
- Delivering scalable, production-ready AI solutions that generate measurable business value.
- Building high-performing AI Engineering teams through coaching and mentorship.
- Promoting reusable implementation patterns and engineering best practices.
- Ensuring reliable, secure, and responsible AI adoption across projects.
- Strengthening Valtech's leadership position in AI-powered digital transformation.
If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.
Commitment to reaching all kinds of people
We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.
The benefits
This is a full-time position based in Montreal and Toronto. The offered salary range is $95,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience and location.
Valtech offers a comprehensive benefits package effective after three months of continuous service:
- A comprehensive insurance plan, where you can choose the module that best suits your needs—Gold, Silver, or Bronze. The employer may contribute up to 80% of your coverage depending on the selected module. This plan includes short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Dialogue via Sun Life provides virtual healthcare services, allowing you to consult with a healthcare professional for emergencies, prescription renewals, and more. You also have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a complete mental health support program.
- A $500 Personal Spending Account, which can be used for healthcare reimbursements, gym memberships, public transit passes, office supplies, or contributions to your RRSP through Valtech.
- A retirement plan where Valtech will match 100% of your RRSP contributions through a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), up to a maximum of 4%. You can start contributing to your RRSP immediately, and to the DPSP after 3 months. The vesting of the DPSP will be after a 24 months of service.
- Access to a flexible vacation under Valtech's policy to support your work-life balance, with 5 days available during your probation period and a prorated amount calculated for the remainder of the year.
- Personal Technology Reimbursement – $30/month for every employee-offered on day 1.
- We close during the winter holidays and offer flexible scheduling throughout the year, so you can enjoy those sunny Friday afternoons—provided your weekly hours are completed.
Your application process
Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.
⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses.
We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.
About Valtech
Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.
At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.
At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.
Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.
