About the job
About Palona
At Palona, we are innovating operational systems for the restaurant industry with a mission to empower restaurateurs to manage their establishments with unparalleled efficiency. We specialize in creating real-world AI systems that function continuously in a production environment. Our focus is on developing AI agents capable of perceiving, reasoning, remembering, and taking action within complex physical settings.
Restaurants present intricate physical environments that our AI must navigate. We are dedicated to research that stands up to real-world challenges, assisting us in understanding and acting effectively.
Join Us in Toronto
Toronto boasts one of the most dynamic culinary scenes in North America, home to nearly 10,000 restaurants. Our proximity to clients enhances our ability to deliver tailored solutions. The city continually attracts top AI talent, excelling in both foundational AI research and practical applications. Palona is eager to broaden our engineering and research footprint in Toronto, and we invite you to be part of our Toronto office.
Who is a Good Fit for Palona?
- You consider yourself an advanced AI software engineer, always exploring the latest AI tools and technologies.
- You believe your productivity exceeds that of your peers by at least tenfold.
- You are passionate about delivering exceptional products to your customers.
- You want to create innovative and exciting products.
- You value collaboration and care for your teammates.
Who May Not Be a Good Fit for Us?
- You have yet to experience a transformative moment in AI.
- You have not been concerned about the costs associated with AI model tokens.
- You do not prioritize good software design principles.
- You are not focused on customer satisfaction.
Job Description
We are looking for an AI Software Engineer with a strong track record in developing comprehensive end-to-end AI products from the ground up in startup settings. You will design, develop, and deploy autonomous AI systems from inception to production. We seek quick learners who thrive on challenges and have experience delivering AI products independently in fast-paced, resource-limited environments. This role necessitates in-person commitment in Downtown Toronto.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deploy complete end-to-end AI products and intelligent agents from concept to production.
- Create autonomous systems and multi-agent architectures to address complex challenges.
- Launch AI agents into production with a strong emphasis on reliability and performance, utilizing cutting-edge AI models (LLMs, VLMs).
- Rapidly prototype and refine AI solutions in an agile startup atmosphere.
- Take full ownership of projects, delivering the most impactful results for our customers.

