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Engineering Manager, Machine Learning - Ad Tech
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Loblaw Digital
Engineering Manager, Machine Learning - Ad Tech
  • Company
    Loblaw Digital
  • Location
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Type
    Full-time
  • Date Posted
    January 3, 2025
**Job Title: Engineering Manager, Machine Learning**

**Company: Loblaw Digital**
**Location: Toronto, ON**

At Loblaw Digital, we strive to provide the best online shopping experiences for our customers. We are a dynamic and innovative team focused on transforming the way Canadians shop through leading eCommerce platforms in various sectors, including grocery, beauty, pharmacy, loyalty, and apparel.

**Position Overview:**
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Engineering Manager, Machine Learning to join our AdTech team. In this role, you will lead a team of talented engineers in the development and scaling of advanced machine learning solutions that enhance our advertising platform. You will oversee the technical direction and execution of projects to optimize ad targeting, personalization, and campaign performance.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Machine Learning Engineers, promoting a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
- Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and algorithms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using tools such as TensorFlow, BigQuery, and Dataflow.
- Build and maintain robust data pipelines to ensure data quality and support machine learning models.
- Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
- Stay informed about advancements in machine learning and cloud technologies, identifying opportunities to enhance our platform.
- Implement best practices in software development, testing, and deployment to foster continuous improvement.

**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
- 3+ years of experience in building and deploying machine learning models in a production environment, preferably in the AdTech domain.
- Proven experience managing engineering teams with successful project delivery.
- Strong proficiency in Python and familiarity with machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, scikit-learn, and PyTorch.
- Experience deploying machine learning solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including BigQuery, Dataflow, and AI Platform.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Experience with real-time bidding (RTB) systems and ad exchanges.
- Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations in the AdTech industry.
- Contributions to open-source projects or relevant publications.

**Company Culture:**
At Loblaw Digital, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that varied perspectives strengthen our team. We are committed to providing accessible environments for all colleagues and candidates. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of the application process.

If you are dedicated, innovative, and ready to tackle challenging problems, we encourage you to apply and help us shape the future of eCommerce!