Lead Engineer for AI Systems at Upwork

Upwork · toronto, on, Canada

Location
toronto
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
May 27, 2026

Job Description

Enhance data-driven decision-making as a Lead Engineer for AI Systems at Upwork in Toronto. Utilize advanced AI capabilities to drive business impact.

In this role, you'll be part of the Data Platform & Services (DPS) team, designing and deploying agentic frameworks and natural language querying capabilities. Your responsibilities will include optimizing LLM and prompt evaluation strategies while collaborating across teams to align with measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities: • Design agentic frameworks for coordinated AI outputs • Optimize natural language query solutions for data access • Develop evaluation frameworks to improve LLM performance • Work alongside peers integrating AI with data pipelines • Contribute to AI-enhanced reporting and insight tools

Requirements: • Proven delivery of production AI systems • Solid foundation in Python, SQL, and Snowflake • Experience in designing scalable frameworks • Strong communicator with stakeholder a...

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