# AI EngineerPrivate equity firm* LocationToronto, Canada* TypeFull-time* Posted27 October 2026Apply for this roleThe role, as published## About the companyOur client is a private equity firm.## The roleRaydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. This position centers on building and releasing software that uses AI, carrying early prototypes through to live, supported systems. It suits an early-career engineer with solid programming fundamentals who enjoys applying technology to business questions.## What you'll do* **Develop LLM-based software tools** that help business teams review and assess opportunities more quickly.* Collaborate with operations staff and the leadership of affiliated businesses to ship AI-driven improvements.* Carry work from an early prototype through to a live, supported product, including coding, testing and release.* **Build and maintain search** capabilities over internal documents and datasets, mixing rule-based and AI-driven retrieval.* **Create data pipelines that feed internal tools**, drawing on internal and external sources.* **Build and maintain evaluation** tooling to keep AI systems accurate, reliable and cost-effective.* Keep up with new models, tools and engineering practices and apply the useful ones pragmatically.## What we're looking for* Roughly one to four years of professional experience in software development or applied AI; more seasoned candidates are also considered.* Completed undergraduate studies in a technical or quantitative subject such as computing, engineering or statistics.* Evidence of hands-on creation, whether through released software, public code contributions, competition projects or a visible repository.* Experience building applications on LLM APIs, including agents, tool use, retrieval and evaluations.* Fluency with AI coding tools, with the judgment to review and take ownership of their output.* Strong Python and SQL skills.* Practical familiarity with service interfaces, data-wrangling packages and workflow scripting.* Strong communicator who can work with both technical and non-technical colleagues.* Curious, detail-oriented and self-directed, with sound judgment and humility.## Bonus points* Experience with TypeScript and React.* Experience with cloud platforms, data platforms and infrastructure-as-code tools.* Experience at leading consulting firms or technology companies.* Experience in a fast-paced startup environment.## Benefits* Health, dental and vision coverage## Location and work model* Toronto, Ontario, Canada* Hybrid: 4 days in-office, Monday to Thursday, with one remote day per week* Full-timePayC$100k to C$150kCAD base a yearApply for this roleAfter you applyWe review every applicationStrong fits are invited to a 15-minute AI interview, then our team takes it from there. #J-18808-Ljbffr
AI Engineer Private equity firm Toronto, Canada C$100k to C$150k CAD base a year Posted yesterday employer: Raydar
Our client is an exceptional employer, offering a fully remote work environment that fosters collaboration among a small, senior engineering team across North America. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical and wellness stipends, and opportunities to shape the future of AI technology, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding work in the tech industry.
