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Definity Financial

Canadian P&C insurer with digital channels

AI Engineering Lead

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToronto, ON, Canada$108.7k - $158.7kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Mastery of Python and deep experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning frameworks.
  • Proven ability to write clean, high-performance, maintainable code in Python, Java, SQL, and Spark.
  • Deep expertise in a wide range of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques.
  • Extensive hands-on experience building and deploying artificial intelligence-based applications, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, and agent-based workflows.
  • Extensive hands-on experience architecting and deploying scalable artificial intelligence solutions on a major cloud platform, Google Cloud or AWS.
  • Experience with Google Cloud, including Vertex AI and Gemini, is a significant asset.
  • Experience designing and working with agent-to-agent (A2A), Model Context Protocol (MCP), agentic RAG, conventional microservices, and event-driven architecture.
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer/software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of experience in a technology-focused role, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience building and deploying production-grade fraud use cases.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the long-term technical strategy for artificial intelligence-driven business solutions.
  • Lead the architecture and development of scalable, real-time artificial intelligence systems for Property & Casualty insurance, from conceptualization through production.
  • Spearhead the design and implementation of machine learning solutions, including large language models, graph neural networks, and computer vision, for insurance business problems.
  • Oversee the entire workflow for the artificial intelligence fraud prevention platform, from collecting and preparing data through deploying models into production.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to artificial intelligence engineers and data scientists on complex projects, fostering innovation and strengthening the team's ability to build robust artificial intelligence solutions.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership, underwriting, claims, and business and product teams to align artificial intelligence initiatives with business goals and translate business problems into technical strategies.
  • Monitor academic and industry advancements in artificial intelligence and data engineering, and drive innovation by prototyping and integrating new techniques and technologies.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. is a plus.

About the Company

Definity Financial

Canadian P&C insurer with digital channels

Definity Financial is a Canadian property and casualty insurer that serves individuals and businesses through multiple channels, offering a broad range of coverage options. Its products are delivered via a mix of direct, broker, and digital channels, and the company emphasizes continuous improvement and innovation to meet evolving needs. The business model relies on insurance premiums and strategic investments, with a focus on transforming into a digital leader and expanding market capabilities to grow reach and profitability. Definity differentiates itself through its long-standing heritage from Economical Insurance, its multi-channel distribution, and its commitment to leveraging technology and investments to better serve customers, broker partners, employees, and communities in a changing market.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Canada
Founded
1871

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