Machine Learning Engineer (LegalTech)

TL;DR

Machine Learning Engineer (LegalTech): Developing advanced machine learning models and LLM-based solutions to streamline legal workflows with an accent on NLP and transformer-based architectures. Focus on building agentic frameworks, processing complex unstructured datasets, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-impact AI features.

Location: Must be based in Canada (excluding Quebec). If local to Burnaby, Calgary, or Toronto, hybrid attendance (min. twice per week) is required.

Salary: $129,200 – $174,800 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in legal AI technology, dedicated to transforming the legal experience and increasing access to justice for professionals and firms worldwide.

What you will do

• Develop advanced machine learning models using structured and unstructured data to improve customer experience.
• Create LLM-based solutions to drive efficiency and save time for legal professionals.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and data science teams to identify and implement new ML-driven features.
• Work in an agile environment alongside MLOps and full-stack engineers on diverse projects.

Requirements

• Must be based in Canada (excluding Quebec).
• Hands-on experience in model development, specifically with traditional ML, NLP, and transformer-based models.
• Proficiency in data manipulation, cleaning, and preprocessing for complex unstructured datasets.
• Experience with agentic frameworks and workflows.
• Experience working with open-source LLM foundation models and commercial APIs like ChatGPT or Gemini.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Portfolio showcasing past projects, successes, and technical challenges.
• Proven ability to adapt to dynamic, fast-paced environments with distributed teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible time off policy with 20 days encouraged per year.
• $2000 annual counseling benefit.
• RRSP matching and RESP contribution.
• hirify.globalversary recognition program for long-term employees.