Machine Learning Engineer / Research Engineer (Contractor)

Role overview This Research Engineer position at Waabi focuses on sensor signal processing for autonomous vehicles in Toronto, ON. The role involves developing new algorithms that make use of sensor data to enhance vehicle performance. Cross-functional collaboration is an essential aspect, working closely with experts from various fields. What you will do Design and build algorithms to process data collected by vehicle sensors. Collaborate with team members from different backgrounds to improve sensor-based technologies for autonomous driving. Develop research and technical solutions that help create safer and more capable autonomous vehicles.

Join our innovative team at System Canada Technologies as an Electrical Signalling Design Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced electrical signalling systems that ensure efficiency and safety in various applications. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet client specifications and industry standards.

Join Mecka AIAt Mecka AI, we are revolutionizing the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI. Our innovative approach focuses on designing and deploying next-generation data capture systems that function seamlessly in real-world environments, producing high-quality datasets essential for training state-of-the-art robotic and AI models. Our technology is at the convergence of hardware, firmware, and intelligence, ensuring reliable field performance.Your New RoleWe are seeking a talented Embedded Systems Engineer who will be responsible for the firmware architecture and low-level systems that drive our data capture devices and robotic platforms. This position is pivotal, operating at the hardware-software interface. You will craft close-to-the-metal code that interfaces with sensors, fuses data in real time, and guarantees the safe, reliable, and predictable operation of devices. Your skill in reading schematics, debugging buses, and understanding the electrical principles behind your code will be crucial.Key ResponsibilitiesFirmware ArchitectureDesign and implement robust embedded firmware (bare-metal or RTOS-based).Define system state machines, boot sequences, and fault-handling mechanisms.Develop safety-critical control loops and manage device lifecycles.Sensor Integration & FusionCreate and maintain high-performance drivers for sensors including:CamerasIMUsGPSImplement on-device sensor fusion algorithms (e.g., AHRS, Kalman filters).Ensure precise timing, synchronization, and state estimation across sensors.Connectivity & TelemetryBuild reliable data telemetry pipelines from devices to cloud infrastructure.Implement OTA update mechanisms and facilitate remote device management.Support various IoT communication protocols (MQTT, CoAP, or custom protocols).Hardware / Software Bring-UpLead firmware-side board bring-up in collaboration with electrical engineers.Debug and validate hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).Diagnose timing, power sequencing, and communication challenges.Validate power management states and ensure low-power operation.

Role overview Egis Group is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in Toronto to focus on traffic signal and roadway lighting projects. The position involves designing, implementing, and managing electrical systems that contribute to safer and more efficient roads across the city. Key responsibilities Design and review advanced electrical systems for traffic signals and roadway lighting. Oversee each project from initial planning stages through to completion, ensuring technical quality and adherence to schedules. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes. Collaboration This role involves regular coordination with professionals from different fields. You will work with both internal teams and external partners to ensure all technical and safety standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Role overview Egis Group seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer specializing in traffic signal systems for its Toronto office. This role carries responsibility for designing, implementing, and maintaining traffic signaling infrastructure that supports improved traffic flow and road safety. What you will do Direct the full lifecycle of traffic signal system projects, from initial design through deployment and maintenance. Manage project schedules and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations and regulatory standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil engineers, planners, and project managers. Offer technical leadership and address complex electrical engineering challenges within traffic systems. Requirements Significant experience in electrical engineering, particularly with traffic signaling systems. Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to guide teams through technical issues. Strong project management skills, including coordinating timelines and communicating with stakeholders. Dedication to enhancing road safety and effective traffic management.

Join Waabi, a pioneer in Physical AI founded by renowned AI expert Raquel Urtasun. We are at the forefront of revolutionizing autonomous transportation, developing technology that powers commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Our esteemed partnerships with global leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech underscore our commitment to innovation and excellence.With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is rapidly expanding and is on the lookout for diverse, innovative, and collaborative individuals eager to make a positive impact on the world. To explore more, visit: www.waabi.aiIn the role of Software Engineer for Sensor Simulation, you will be instrumental in developing cutting-edge multi-sensor rendering software that drives autonomous driving technology. Collaborating with our team of leading scientists and engineers, you will design innovative, practical, and scalable rendering and content creation solutions for self-driving systems. We are dedicated to fostering original, high-impact ideas backed by rigorous experimental validation.Your responsibilities will include:- Collaborating with multidisciplinary Research Scientists and Engineers to develop a state-of-the-art multi-sensor simulation stack that integrates graphics, computer vision, and machine learning.- Designing and implementing core rendering technologies to simulate cameras, LiDARs, and RADARs, incorporating traditional real-time rendering techniques alongside neural rendering and generative models.- Working closely with Waabi’s autonomy and safety teams to enhance the realism and variability within Waabi World.- Publishing impactful research at leading conferences such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, ICLR, and ICRA.

About IdeogramAt Ideogram, we strive to democratize access to world-class design, enhancing human creativity through innovative solutions. Our proprietary generative media models and AI-driven creative workflows are developed to tackle complex challenges in graphic design. Our team, comprised of pioneers in technology, has made significant contributions to fields including Diffusion Models and Google’s Imagen. We are dedicated to producing designs that resonate with creatives, balancing craft and engineering excellence.Having successfully raised nearly $100 million in funding from esteemed investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Index Ventures, we are rapidly expanding our footprint. With headquarters in Toronto and a growing presence in New York City, we are on a trajectory to triple our team in the coming year. Our flat organizational structure fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and mentorship.Discover more about our innovations by exploring Ideogram 3.0, Canvas, and Character. Experience Ideogram firsthand at ideogram.ai.The OpportunityJoin us as a Research Engineer / Research Scientist, where you will advance the development of visual generative models. Your focus will be on large-scale pre-training for our text-to-image foundation models, where you will define objectives, algorithms, data, and systems, transforming innovative concepts into models that drive products utilized by millions. Collaborate with a passionate team of researchers and engineers committed to shaping the future of the creative economy.

Join our innovative team at aviso as a Process Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in optimizing and streamlining our processes to enhance efficiency and productivity. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective engineering solutions, ensuring quality and consistency in our operations.

About IdeogramAt Ideogram, we believe in democratizing world-class design, amplifying human creativity through cutting-edge technology. Our proprietary generative media models and AI-driven creative workflows address the most pressing challenges faced in graphic design today. Our team is composed of seasoned innovators with a history of breakthroughs in technology, including pioneering research in Diffusion Models, Google’s Imagen, and Imagen Video. We prioritize design, taste, and craftsmanship alongside research and engineering, delivering experiences that creatives truly cherish.Having secured nearly $100M in funding from prominent investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Index Ventures, our headquarters are located in Toronto, with a rapidly expanding team in New York City. We are on an aggressive scaling trajectory, aiming to triple our workforce in the upcoming year. Our culture is characterized by a flat hierarchy, fostering high ownership, collaboration, and mentorship.Discover more about our innovative features in Ideogram 3.0, Canvas, and Character. Experience Ideogram at ideogram.ai.The OpportunityAs a Research Engineer / Research Scientist, you will spearhead the development of our end-to-end post-training pipeline for text-to-image foundation models. Your role will encompass everything from data strategy to deployment, pushing forward techniques such as Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), Reinforcement Learning from AI Feedback (RLAIF), and enhancing personalization/customization. You will play a pivotal role in post-training research that yields measurable advancements while implementing and maintaining high-throughput fine-tuning and evaluation pipelines. Join a dynamic team of engineers and researchers dedicated to shaping the future of the creative economy.

Join Egis Group as an Electrical Designer specializing in Traffic Signal and Roadway Lighting Design in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In this key role, you will leverage your expertise to contribute to innovative traffic solutions that enhance road safety and efficiency.Your responsibilities will include designing, analyzing, and implementing effective electrical systems for traffic signals and roadway lighting. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers and other professionals to ensure projects meet high-quality standards and client specifications.

Join SUBPAC as a Senior DSP Engineer and be at the forefront of audio technology innovation!As a pivotal member of our Product Development & Research team, you will lead the creation of sophisticated audio signal processing algorithms, primarily designed for deployment on computer systems. You will have the opportunity to:Design, develop, and deploy groundbreaking concepts in audio engineering and signal processing for next-generation systems.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype, integrate, and launch innovative audio solutions.

Who are we?At Cohere, our mission is to elevate intelligence for the benefit of humanity. We are dedicated to training and deploying cutting-edge models for developers and enterprises, enabling them to create extraordinary experiences like content generation, semantic search, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and advanced AI agents. We believe our efforts are pivotal for the broader acceptance of AI technologies.Our team is passionate about our creations, with each member playing a vital role in enhancing the capabilities of our models and the value they provide to our clients. We thrive on hard work and agility, always prioritizing our customers' best interests.Cohere comprises a diverse group of researchers, engineers, designers, and other professionals, each excelling in their respective fields. Our belief is that a rich variety of perspectives is essential for developing exceptional products.Join us in shaping the future!Cohere Labs serves as our dedicated research division, pushing the boundaries of machine learning through collaborative research and hands-on experimentation. We tackle frontier challenges in natural language processing (NLP) and AI, while fostering an environment where researchers and engineers from various backgrounds can learn, contribute, and grow.We prioritize building thoughtful and practical solutions, ranging from innovative methods and datasets to tools that enhance research accessibility. Our core values include curiosity, ownership, and tangible impact over mere buzz.Why join Cohere Labs?Cohere Labs unites researchers and engineers in the pursuit of bold ideas, translating them into functional systems. We are committed to advancing machine learning while enhancing access to applied research training and fostering global collaboration.We realize this mission through two main avenues:Fostering open, collaborative research environments where engineers and researchers tackle ambitious ML challenges together.Broadening access to applied research training, supporting early-career engineers in becoming strong contributors to research.About the roleWe are in search of Research Engineers who are eager to engage in practical work: conducting experiments, debugging models, scaling training pipelines, and transforming research concepts into operational systems.This role is highly hands-on. You will collaborate closely with scientists and fellow engineers to apply new methodologies, execute large-scale experiments, and help develop the infrastructure that underpins our research initiatives.

University Health Network seeks a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher based in Toronto. The position is part of a collaborative team dedicated to research that supports better healthcare and patient outcomes. Role overview The Postdoctoral Researcher will contribute to ongoing research projects aimed at improving clinical practices and patient care. The work involves close collaboration with other researchers and healthcare professionals. Key responsibilities Participate in research initiatives focused on healthcare improvement Work as part of a team to advance project goals Support efforts to translate research findings into better patient outcomes Location This position is based in Toronto and requires full-time commitment.

Join Waabi, an innovator in Physical AI founded by the esteemed AI pioneer Raquel Urtasun, as we pave the way for the future of autonomous transportation. With a talented team, we are revolutionizing the industry, powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis through cutting-edge technology. Our partnerships with global leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech position us at the forefront of this exciting field.With offices situated in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is rapidly expanding and seeking diverse, creative, and collaborative individuals who aspire to make a positive impact in the world. To learn more about our vision, visit: www.waabi.aiAs a Research Engineer specializing in Neural Rendering, you will be instrumental in developing the next generation of multi-sensor rendering systems for autonomous driving. Collaborating with our esteemed team of scientists and engineers, you will design innovative, practical, and scalable rendering and content creation solutions for self-driving technology. We prioritize originality, high-impact ideas, and thorough experimental validation.Your Responsibilities:- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of Research Scientists and Engineers to create a premier multi-sensor simulation stack.- Employ state-of-the-art techniques in reconstruction, neural rendering, and generative AI to develop large-scale, efficient digital twins using real-world camera, LiDAR, and RADAR data. You'll be contributing to the next-generation simulation software that blends traditional real-time rendering with NeRF, 3D Gaussian Splatting, diffusion models, and more.- Work alongside Waabi’s autonomy and safety teams to enhance the realism and diversity of Waabi World.- Contribute to impactful research papers submitted to prestigious conferences or journals such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICRA, and RA-L.Qualifications:- Proven experience in Shipping Production Software. You have a strong background in developing production-quality software rather than just prototypes or proofs of concept. You are adept at working with large datasets for machine learning applications.- In-depth knowledge of ML or neural rendering. You possess a comprehensive understanding of modern machine learning (including diffusion models and vision foundational models) or neural rendering (like NeRF and 3DGS) systems, recognizing the limitations and trade-offs of various methods.

Join the University Health Network as a Postdoctoral Researcher, where you will engage in cutting-edge research and contribute significantly to our scientific community. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent PhD graduates looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Join Waabi as a Research Engineer specializing in World Models, where you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies that drive innovation in autonomous systems. As part of our team, you will collaborate with experts in machine learning and artificial intelligence to create robust models that enhance the capabilities of our autonomous driving platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to groundbreaking research and applications.

About BasetwoAt Basetwo, we are dedicated to transforming the manufacturing landscape, making it faster, smarter, and more resilient.As a dynamic AI startup located in Toronto, we are proud to be supported by leading venture capitalists from Boston, New York, and the Bay Area. Our innovative platform empowers process engineers and scientists from top Fortune 500 companies in the chemical, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors. With our state-of-the-art AI technology, we enable them to create digital twins of their manufacturing processes, streamlining process development, scaling production, and enhancing quality control.The RoleThe heart of our platform lies in simulation, and our science team is in search of a skilled Process Modeller to make significant contributions to our process simulation engine. This role involves developing mathematical models for our platform, addressing fluid flow and mixing challenges in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and chemical manufacturing industries. You will collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) from our clients and our Engineering team to deliver solution-driven simulations that meet customer needs.What You’ll DoAs a Process Modeller, your responsibilities will include:Collaborating with customer SMEs to gain insight into their process challenges, defining technical requirements, and implementing advanced modeling solutions.Researching, developing, and validating mathematical models for real-world applications in cosmetics and chemical processes (e.g., emulsions, multi-phase mixing).Contributing to product development related to process simulation alongside cross-functional teams, aligning roadmaps and feature iterations with customer feedback.Promoting best practices within the modeling and simulation team.Documenting research efforts and model structures in well-organized product specification documents.

Join our dynamic team at University Health Network as a Postdoctoral Researcher. In this role, you will engage in cutting-edge research initiatives aimed at advancing healthcare solutions. You will collaborate with esteemed researchers and contribute to innovative projects that have a significant impact on patient care.

The University Health Network in Toronto is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to research projects that influence patient care. This role centers on supporting ongoing studies and advancing healthcare science through hands-on work with established investigators. Role overview This position offers the chance to engage directly with experienced researchers. The work involves active participation in research activities, helping to move projects forward and generate insights that can impact clinical practice. Collaboration and learning Teamwork is central here. The group values open knowledge sharing and encourages growth through exposure to new research methods and ideas. Professional development is supported within a collaborative environment, giving you space to expand your skills and contribute meaningfully to the team’s goals.