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We partner with enterprises as an extension of their teams, combining professional expertise with Adaptive AI technology that is continuously refined by client context.\nFor more than twenty years, Apertera has set the bar for legal, financial, and regulatory translation, serving the most rigorous buyers, including over 75% of major national Canadian law firms, all major banks, and leading securities regulators.\nApertera is Canadian-owned, ISO 17100 and SOC 2 certified.\nOur core values:\nInnovation\nDedication\nFanatical commitment to quality and service\nResourcefulness\nCollaboration\nAbout the Role\nWe are looking for a Senior Generative AI Engineer to develop our next-generation intelligent translation and translation-related service engine, using Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Model (LLM) technologies. You will be working in an R&D Team which reports to the VP of AI Innovation with the objective to develop and implement state-of-the-art algorithms by fast prototyping. We expect our Senior Generative AI Engineer to stay current with the technological cutting edge and drive the application of LLM and GenAI to translation, as well as having solid background and hands-on experience with deep learning, machine learning, natural language processing, and big data. You'll play a pivotal role in pushing the boundaries of applying GenAI to translation scenarios and create innovative solutions.\nResponsibilities\nResearch and implement state-of-the-art LLM techniques including continued pre-training, supervised fine-tuning, reinforcement learning from human or AI feedback (PPO, DPO, GRPO, etc.), and LLM deployment.\nWork closely with our expert advisor to strategize, plan, and design technical roadmaps and features of GenAI products.\nDevelop prototypes of GenAI and LLM application to translation use cases.\nDrive technological innovations by staying current to the cutting-edge achievements of GenAI and LLM from industry and academia.\nStay updated with the latest advancements and research trends in generative AI, attending conferences, workshops, and seminars, and actively contributing to the AI research community through publications and presentations\nWork closely with DevOps Engineers, software engineers, designers, and product managers to understand project requirements, align on technical solutions, and deliver high-quality generative AI solutions that meet business objectives and user needs.\nCommunicate technical strategies effectively across teams and manage stakeholder expectations. \nRequirements\nMaster in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or Engineering. 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