About the role#
As a Machine Learning Engineering Co-op, you will contribute to data, machine learning, and generative AI initiatives that support business outcomes across the organization. You will work on production systems that impact our stores nationwide while gaining experience in a professional retail environment.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain LLM-based agentic applications using frameworks like LangGraph and LangChain.
- Support the development of automated pipelines for training, testing, deploying, and monitoring ML models using MLflow.
- Create scalable data processing pipelines using PySpark within Databricks and Snowflake environments.
- Implement and optimize traditional machine learning algorithms alongside generative AI techniques to solve business challenges.
- Partner with business stakeholders to contribute to stable and monitored production systems.
- Deliver high-quality, scalable AI and data solutions while working across technical and business teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
- Hands-on experience with agentic AI using LangGraph or LangChain and tools like MLflow.
- Practical experience building scalable solutions using PySpark, SQL, Scala, or similar languages.
- Strong object-oriented programming skills and experience using Git for code management.
- Understanding of traditional machine learning algorithms and core data structures.
- Curiosity for solving problems, strong execution drive, and enthusiasm for emerging technologies.
- Strong communication skills with a collaborative, team-first approach.
- Exposure to Spark, Databricks Asset Bundles, vector databases, RAG, FAISS, Streamlit, Databricks, Snowflake, or Azure DevOps is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: 8 months, rolling.
- Status: Paid, full-time.
About Sobeys
Sobeys is a Canadian grocery retailer with over 115 years of experience in the food industry. The company operates approximately 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces under various banners including Safeway, IGA, Foodland, and FreshCo. It also manages more than 350 retail fuel locations. Based in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, the organization employs over 17,000 people.
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