At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape AI architecture and guide innovative product development at Mastercard.
- Company: Join Mastercard's cutting-edge Foundry Research and Development team in Toronto.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and technical leadership.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of AI technology and make a significant impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in AI architecture and hands-on skills with Generative AI applications.
The predicted salary is between 123750 - 151250 $ per year.
Shape AI architecture for Mastercard Foundry Research and Development in Toronto, guiding complex products with scalable solutions and technical strategy. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will define direction for ambiguous, early-stage concepts spanning technology stacks, data platforms, and environments. The work connects research, product development, and market validation while influencing engineering, product, and technology teams. You will apply Generative AI, LLMs, and agentic patterns to create new applications and responsible delivery practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define scalable architectures for complex early-stage product concepts
- Establish AI-assisted development, evaluation, and observability practices
- Set technical direction from concept through deployment and release
- Design experiments and prototypes to reduce technical risks
- Coach senior engineers and review critical technical designs
Requirements:
- Experience setting technical strategy under uncertainty
- Hands-on experience building Generative AI, LLM, or agentic applications
- Knowledge of AI/ML, analytics, data quality, privacy, and localization
- Experience with LangGraph, OpenAI Agents SDK, or Codex SDK
- Expertise with Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, or Azure
- Bring AI architecture, data platform, and technical leadership expertise to Mastercard’s Toronto-based Foundry Research and Development team.
Senior Principal AI Architecture Engineer in Toronto employer: Mastercard
Mastercard is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture focused on innovation and collaboration. As a Strategic Partnerships Director, you will benefit from extensive professional growth opportunities while working in a vibrant environment that values diversity and inclusion. Located in a hub of technological advancement, Mastercard offers competitive benefits and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the payments ecosystem.
