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Research Engineer

@ Royal Bank of Canada

Toronto, Ontario

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Overview

Royal Bank of Canada is hiring a Research Engineer in Toronto to lead development of advanced AI systems, including natural language processing and knowledge discovery. The role provides technical leadership and mentorship, and works with academic research teams to bring innovative solutions into enterprise systems. The posting states a full-time salaried role of 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead development of advanced AI systems and NLP
  • Collaborate with academic and internal research teams
  • Provide technical leadership and mentor junior developers
  • Evaluate academic research and recommend tools and infrastructure

Requirements summary:

  • Advanced machine learning research engineering experience
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work with some ambiguity
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience

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Employer posting date
2026-07-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentData & analytics
Hours per week37.5
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Royal Bank of Canada

Stock listing: TSX:RY · NYSE:RY · Source checked: 2026-11-02

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Full company description

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact. http://rbc.com/legalstuff. La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social. https://www.rbc.com/conditions-dutilisation/

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  • 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2J5, CA
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Business categories
  • Wealth Management
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  • Royal Bank of Canada
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Specialties
  • finance
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  • financial planning
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Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market…

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IndustryBanking
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
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Job description

Job Description

• Leads the development and implementation of advanced Artificial Intelligence systems, including natural language processing and knowledge discovery, to address complex organizational needs and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including academic research teams, to align research and development efforts with organizational goals, ensuring the integration of innovative solutions into enterprise systems.
• Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, fostering skill development and ensuring the delivery of high quality solutions while contributing to the overall program architecture and strategy.
• Evaluates and implements cutting edge academic research to develop new algorithms and systems, making strategic recommendations on infrastructure, tools, and processes to support the organization's Artificial Intelligence initiatives.
• Executes on machine learning research engineering tasks or projects, requiring advanced problem solving, decision making and strategic thinking with some ambiguity.
• Drives decisions on complex issues to develop clear, actionable recommendations for management, ensuring alignment on processes, tools and services with impact across other areas.
• Leverages advanced and creative skills to resolve complex machine learning research engineering related problems, fostering cross functional collaboration to identify and implement innovative solutions.
• Leads and facilitates cross functional collaboration efforts, fostering strong internal relationships across the organization and external partnerships to achieve impactful business outcomes.

Job Skills

Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Long Term Planning, Machine Learning (ML), Product Development Design, Programming Languages, Quantitative Research, Research and Development Operations, Research Documents

Additional Job Details

Address:

777 BAY ST, TH 27:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-07

Application Deadline:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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