Lead AI Engineer in Toronto

Compensation Range: $200,000 - $230,000

Who we need

Reporting to the Principal Architect, we are hiring a Lead AI Engineer to help shape and build the next generation of AI capabilities across the Altus Group platform ecosystem. As our new Lead AI Engineer, you will operate at the intersection of innovation, architecture, and hands‑on engineering, leading the design and commercialization of AI-powered solutions that transform how commercial real‑estate professionals analyze, value, and manage assets across the real‑estate lifecycle. You will move ideas from concept to production, building intelligent capabilities that customers actively use within the ARGUS Intelligence Platform.

You will work across LLM‑powered applications, agentic workflows, data‑driven analytics, and domain‑specific AI models, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Analytics teams to identify opportunities, solve complex technical challenges, and influence the future direction of AI within one of the world’s leading commercial real‑estate technology organizations. This is a remote‑first role based in Toronto, with the opportunity to collaborate in person at our downtown Toronto office for team sessions, innovation workshops, and key collaboration moments approximately 1–2 times per month.

What’s in it for you

• Help redefine how AI is applied across commercial real estate.
• Innovation with real ownership and commercialization.
• Work on meaningful technical problems at enterprise scale.

As our new Lead AI Engineer, you will:

• Architect and build AI‑powered platform capabilities.
• Lead AI innovation and technical direction.
• Lead from concept through commercialization.
• Drive alignment across complex technical and business environments.
• Build scalable AI and ML practices.
• Mentor and elevate technical capability.

You bring:

• The applied AI and engineering depth.
• The builder mindset.
• The AI and machine learning expertise.
• The technical leadership capability.
• The systems thinking and communication skills.
• The curiosity, adaptability, and drive.

What Altus Group offers:

• Rewarding performance: competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package prioritizing mental, physical, and financial well‑being.
• Growth and development: we invest in your professional learning.
• Flexible work model: our Activity‑Based Work model provides flexibility to align your work location to the needs of the work.

Inclusivity & Accessibility

Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We provide an atmosphere free from barriers to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage equal opportunities for all employees.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

AI tools may be used to support the initial stages of screening for this role; however, all assessments and final hiring decisions are reviewed and made by Altus Group hiring professionals.

Background Checks

Please note that as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, Altus Group may conduct background checks on candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment.

Other Notes / Application Process

We appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected to move forward will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Altus Group.