About the Role
The Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) AI Lab operates as an agile, high-performance innovation hub focused on prototyping, experimenting with, and deploying AI solutions for media production systems. We design customized functionalities and integrate advanced AI technologies into our existing product ecosystem. This role is for a pragmatic, curious, and ambitious AI Analyst ready to kick-start their career in applied AI within an experimental environment.
Responsibilities
- Play an active role in the full life cycle (prototyping, development, deployment) of AI-driven applications and features, with a specific focus on cloud architectures.
- Help fine-tune, evaluate, and integrate large language models (LLMs) into core business processes.
- Set up and maintain testing, monitoring, feedback, and performance assessment protocols for AI systems.
- Assist the team in connecting intelligent agents to internal or external services and APIs.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to embed AI capabilities into digital platforms.
- Conduct exploratory proofs of concept to bridge AI with legacy systems and build viable new products.
- Leverage AI co-pilots to accelerate development workflow while maintaining strict standards for test coverage, code quality, and IT security.
Requirements
- University degree in software engineering, computer science, data science, or a related field.
- One to two years’ hands-on technical experience in software design (gained through internships, academic projects, personal initiatives, or early professional work).
- Strong proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or Java, together with an outstanding capacity for continuous learning.
- A solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including quality control, debugging, testing methodologies, and information security.
- Functional bilingualism (English and French) essential for Canada-wide communications.
- Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
- Background check, including a mandatory Criminal record check, may be conducted.
Skills
- Python
- TypeScript
- Java
- Machine learning
- LLMs
- RAG architectures
- Autonomous agent development
- Cloud ecosystems
- PyTorch
- CrewAI
- LangGraph
- AI-assisted coding tools (Claude, Cursor)
- Open-source community involvement
- Portfolio of exploratory AI projects
Location
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Telework
- Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)
- Full time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- University degree
About the Company
- CBC/Radio-Canada creates content that informs, entertains, and connects Canadians on multiple platforms.
- Values include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness, and relevance.
- Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the backbone and future-forward arm, constantly innovating to evolve and maintain the Corporation’s technology and infrastructure.
- CBC/Radio-Canada is transforming into a modern and agile public service media organization with technology as the driving force.
- CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting Canada’s diversity and nurtures an inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity.
- We value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where individual differences are recognized and valued.
- Accommodation needs during the recruitment process should be communicated to recruitment@cbc.ca.
