Who are we? Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems. We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that. We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft. We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us! Why this role? Evaluation is critical to making progress in scaling intelligence. As models continue to become superhuman in many real-world use cases, we must continue to develop new evaluation techniques that accurately reflect what models are already capable of, as well as set the agenda for what future models should be capable of. In this role, you are responsible for creating these next-generation evaluation methods and infrastructure to measure LLM progress. As a Senior Research Scientist, Model Evaluation, you will: Create ambitious new evaluation benchmarks that push the limits of what our models can accomplish. Work on highly cross-functional teams to translate model feedback into trustworthy, repeatable evaluations. Conduct research to advance the state-of-the-art in LLM evaluation methods, including training LLM judges; refining LLM-based data synthesis pipelines; and improving evaluation efficiency. Build scalable and reusable tools for digging into model performance. You may be a good fit if: You enjoy rapidly building prototypes that demonstrate the boundaries of what LLMs are capable of, and you have developed res
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At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Data Science is at the heart of Lyft’s products and decision-making. Data Scientists at Lyft operate in dynamic environments, moving quickly to build the world’s best transportation solutions. We tackle a wide range of challenges - from shaping long-term business strategy with data, to making critical short-term decisions, to developing algorithms and models that power both internal systems and customer-facing products. Driver Incentives Science owns the algorithms and systems behind incentive design, influencing driver engagement and marketplace efficiency — from real-time supply positioning to longer-horizon earnings and engagement programs. The team is responsible for designing pay and incentive mechanisms that are efficient and good for driver experience over the long run. As a Data Scientist specializing in Algorithms, you'll partner closely with product, engineering, and operations leaders to build and scale incentive systems, shape long-term mechanism design strategy, and deliver on critical business goals tied to marketplace efficiency and driver earnings. Candidates with strong optimization backgrounds — think mathematical programming, control theory, or operations research — are a great fit, though we welcome strong candidates from machine learning or causal inference as well. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset to drive results. Responsibilities: Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design, implement, and iterate on new features and algorithmic improvements for driver incentives and pay mechanisms. Design, develop, and deploy optimization models, algorithms, and systems for problems such as budget allocation, multidimensional cost-curve development, and incentive targeting. Write production model code; collabor
From C$108K/yr
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Data Science is at the heart of Lyft’s products and decision-making. Data Scientists at Lyft operate in dynamic environments, moving quickly to build the world’s best transportation solutions. We tackle a wide range of challenges - from shaping long-term business strategy with data, to making critical short-term decisions, to developing algorithms and models that power both internal systems and customer-facing products. Driver Incentives Science owns the algorithms and systems behind incentive design, influencing driver engagement and marketplace efficiency — from real-time supply positioning to longer-horizon earnings and engagement programs. The team is responsible for designing pay and incentive mechanisms that are efficient and good for driver experience over the long run. As a Data Scientist specializing in Algorithms, you'll partner closely with product, engineering, and operations leaders to build and scale incentive systems, shape long-term mechanism design strategy, and deliver on critical business goals tied to marketplace efficiency and driver earnings. Candidates with strong optimization backgrounds — think mathematical programming, control theory, or operations research — are a great fit, though we welcome strong candidates from machine learning or causal inference as well. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset to drive results. Responsibilities: Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design, implement, and iterate on new features and algorithmic improvements for driver incentives and pay mechanisms. Design, develop, and deploy optimization models, algorithms, and systems for problems such as budget allocation, multidimensional cost-curve development, and incentive targeting. Write production model code; collabor
From C$108K/yr
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. As a Data Scientist in the Pay, Integrity & Identity org, you will collaborate with our world class team of engineers, product managers, analysts and other data scientists to help create best in class pay platforms, stop fraudulent actors from harming our riders & drivers fraud and build user trust on the Lyft platform. You will run experiments (A/B tests) and develop data driven solutions to launch new features and remove the bad actors from the Lyft platform while maintaining a positive experience for genuine users. We’re looking for an intellectually curious individual who has extraordinary attention to detail, a track record of analytical problem-solving and skilled communication. Prior experience in the fintech, fraud or identity space is preferred. Responsibilities: Design and analyze experiments in collaboration with other scientists, product & engineering; communicate findings to stakeholders and facilitate launch decisions Leverage advanced statistical techniques to generate quantitative insights and develop machine learning models Analyze the wide variety of signals available to identify patterns in large datasets and uncover root causes Partner with product managers, engineers, and operators to translate analytical insights into decisions and action Build data pipelines and develop analytical frameworks to monitor business and product performance Set business metrics that measure the health of our products, as well as passenger and driver experience Collaborate with product and engineering and communicate findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner Experience: Degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, economics, applied math, operations research or engineering (advanced degrees preferred), or relevant work experience 4-6+ years of industry experi
From C$216K/yr
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. This is a hybrid role. It requires going to the local office 3 times a week. The Auth0Lab Team We are a small team of engineers exploring new Auth0 products and features ideas. We take things from 0 to 1 and we look to shape the future of identity. Our team has had a big role shaping the identity industry: we were all early at Auth0, which shaped how devs do authentication as part of Auth0Lab we incubated Auth0 FGA which redefined how authorization is done across the industry and we also incubated Auth0 for AI agents which defined auth for AI agents We are currently focused on enabling builders and companies of any size to ship production grade AI agents, by helping them with identity and security. We believe data, and developing our own models will play a huge role in this. The role We are looking for a Principal Applied AI Scientist to take product ideas from 0 to 1 and define how we do new AI product innovation. You'll have a lot of independence: you set the technical direction for AI, and experiment fast with minimal process. With that comes real ownership: you'll be the first AI/ML person in the team, so you'll often be figuring it out without a research org behind you. This is a hands-on role. Publishing papers and open sourcing results might happen as it helps us and the industry, but is not our main goal. We have a lot to teach you about security, auth, developer products and many other things. And we also want to learn from you. Join us to ha
From C$108K/yr
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Data and analytics are at the heart of Lyft's products and decision-making. The Metrics team sits in the Central Market Management organization and owns the business metrics that leaders use to run the marketplace. We define these metrics, build and manage the tools and dashboards that make them reliable and easy to access, and drive consistent, standardized definitions across the organization. We are looking for a Data Scientist to join the Metrics team and help shape Lyft's products and decision-making. You will own a domain within the team's surface area, building and maintaining the data and metrics that leaders and partner teams rely on, with significant executive exposure along the way. We want an intellectually curious person with strong attention to detail, a track record of analytical problem-solving, and skilled communication. You will report to a Data Science Manager. Responsibilities Own one or more domain datasets end-to-end, from source data through to the metrics that consumers rely on Build and maintain the processing logic and pipelines that turn raw inputs into trusted, analysis-ready data Own the business metrics derived from that data, developing the deep understanding of the source needed to build each metric correctly Ensure the data is accurate, consistent, and reliable, with quality checks that catch problems before consumers see them Deliver data and metrics to stakeholders in a usable form, and support them as they integrate it into their decisions Partner with product managers, engineers, and operators to translate the data into decisions and action Communicate findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner Experience Degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, economics, applied math, operations research, or engineering (advanced degrees preferred), or relev
From C$136K/yr
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Our team is dedicated to creating a seamless and secure experience for our riders and drivers, ensuring their identity and data are protected at all times. As a Senior Product Designer, you'll lead the design of solutions that help drivers understand their earnings and get paid securely while protecting our communities from fraud. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, engineers, and data scientists, to create intuitive and effective designs on driver payments and complex security challenges. You’ll advocate for a customer-centric approach and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. From initial ideation through to launch, you'll support projects with interaction, visual, and product thinking skills, helping to define and deliver impactful experiences for our Payment, Identity and Integrity teams. The Opportunity Design features that help drivers understand their earnings, access their pay, and resolve payment issues efficiently Lead end-to-end design for driver earnings and identity verification experiences, from research and ideation through execution Play a critical role in designing solutions that protect our users and enhance their trust in our platform Collaborate with cross-functional partners to design intuitive and effective designs that address unique rideshare driver, identity and fraud challenges Responsibilities: Problem solve, think big, and explore divergent concepts/ideas while understanding how to converge and build iteratively towards your vision. Influence the shape of the product with research and data while executing design work using high quality wireframes, mockups, user journeys, and cross-platform interactive prototypes. Advocate for design by sharing your work and presenting cross-functionally, while being able to
From C$40/hr
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Lyft is seeking a qualitative User Experience Research Intern to join our team, which aspires to elevate the user experience for our drivers and riders across 300+ cities nationwide. You will conduct research studies, as well as participate in studies alongside more senior researchers from which you’ll gain strong mentorship. You will partner with Design, Product Management, Analytics, and Engineering in order to derive deep insights about our users’ behaviors and attitudes, and communicate results and actionable recommendations across the company. Interns contribute to user-facing products, working side-by-side with top User Experience Research team members in the industry while having autonomy from the get-go. Lyft fosters a collaborative environment in the office, so there's always a sharp mind eager to hear about your next idea. So what's yours? Responsibilities: Design and conduct studies across key Lyft product areas -- independently and in conjunction with more senior researchers. You will utilize methods such as ethnographic & field research, diary studies, surveys, user/usability testing (remote and in-person), guerrilla research, and any other methods you find impactful Review, analyze, and communicate qualitative and/or quantitative data to generate tactical and strategic insights, as well as actionable recommendations which drive product innovation and design improvements for users Experience: Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Anthropology, Design, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field from a university in Canada with a graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028 (required) Available during Summer 2027 for an internship in Toronto Extraordinary organizational skills and meticulous eye for detail Str
From C$118K/yr
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology— anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you. Position Description: As a Senior Research Operations Program Manager at Okta, you will play a crucial role in building and enabling an impactful beta program. Via close collaboration across research, design, product, engineering teams, QA, and release teams, you will programmatically manage cross-functional teams’ research needs. You will proactively build and manage the operations for a beta program, collaborating with other cross functional functions to plan the necessary infrastructure for this programming to be successful, following compliance and governance best practices. In this role, you’ll get to: Lead research operations and panel management for beta programming Work collaboratively across multiple teams to empower Okta staff to carry out impactful research Help manage the general pipeline o
C$149.6K – C$187K/yr
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. With a billion rides per year and counting, Lyft is solving hard problems in a rapidly growing domain with a lot of data and creative solutions in Rider, Marketplace, Growth, and beyond. While traditional approaches to optimization and problem decomposition are sufficient to disrupt transportation, building a next-generation platform for low-cost, ultra-immersive transportation to improve people's lives warrants modern ML utilizing peta-byte scale data. Our highly motivated Machine Learning Engineers work on these challenging problems and define solutions to directly impact various aspects of our core business. If you are a critical thinker with experience in machine learning workflows and LLMs, passionate about solving business problems using data and working in a dynamic, creative, and collaborative environment, we are searching for you. We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join the Rider Applied AI team and lead the design, development, and deployment of state-of-the-art machine learning and artificial intelligence systems. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance high-level system architecture with hands-on technical implementation. You will collaborate across teams to shape the future of ride-sharing by leveraging AI, Machine learning and Data science. Responsibilities: Model Development & Research: Design, build, and deploy machine learning models for real-time applications, including translating state-of-the-art research into production-ready solutions. System Design: Architect scalable, reliable ML pipelines that integrate seamlessly with existing backend systems. Innovation & Applied Research: Stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging algorithms, technologies (such as LLMs and LLM-based applications), and frameworks — critically eva
About ElevenLabs ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company transforming how we interact with technology. We launched in January 2023 with the first human-like AI voice model. Today, we serve millions of users and thousands of businesses - from fast-growing startups to large enterprises like Deutsche Telekom and Meta. Our investors are some of the world's most prominent, including Andreessen Horowitz, ICONIQ Growth and Sequoia. We've raised $781M in funding and our last valuation was $11B - multiples of 11, always. We have expanded from voice into three main platforms: ElevenAgents enables businesses to deliver seamless and intelligent customer experiences, with the integrations, testing, monitoring, and reliability necessary to deploy voice and chat agents at scale. ElevenCreative empowers creators and marketers to generate and edit speech, music, image, and video across 70+ languages. ElevenAPI gives developers access to our leading AI audio foundational models. Everything we do is the result of the creativity and commitment of our team - builders doing the best work of their lives. We are researchers, engineers, and operators. IOI medalists and ex-founders. If you want to work hard and create lasting positive impact, we want to hear from you. How we work High-velocity: Rapid experimentation, lean autonomous teams, and minimal bureaucracy. Impact not job titles: We don’t have job titles. Instead, it’s about the impact you have. No task is above or beneath you. AI first: We use AI to move faster with higher-quality results. We do this across the whole company—from engineering to growth to operations. Excellence everywhere: Everything we do should match the quality of our AI models. Global team: We prioritize your talent, not your location. What we offer Innovative culture: You’ll be part of a generational opportunity to define the trajectory of AI, surrounded by a team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Growth paths: Joining ElevenLabs means joining a
About ElevenLabs ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company transforming how we interact with technology. We launched in January 2023 with the first human-like AI voice model. Today, we serve millions of users and thousands of businesses - from fast-growing startups to large enterprises like Deutsche Telekom and Meta. Our investors are some of the world's most prominent, including Andreessen Horowitz, ICONIQ Growth and Sequoia. We've raised $781M in funding and our last valuation was $11B - multiples of 11, always. We have expanded from voice into three main platforms: ElevenAgents enables businesses to deliver seamless and intelligent customer experiences, with the integrations, testing, monitoring, and reliability necessary to deploy voice and chat agents at scale. ElevenCreative empowers creators and marketers to generate and edit speech, music, image, and video across 70+ languages. ElevenAPI gives developers access to our leading AI audio foundational models. Everything we do is the result of the creativity and commitment of our team - builders doing the best work of their lives. We are researchers, engineers, and operators. IOI medalists and ex-founders. If you want to work hard and create lasting positive impact, we want to hear from you. How we work High-velocity: Rapid experimentation, lean autonomous teams, and minimal bureaucracy. Impact not job titles: We don’t have job titles. Instead, it’s about the impact you have. No task is above or beneath you. AI first: We use AI to move faster with higher-quality results. We do this across the whole company—from engineering to growth to operations. Excellence everywhere: Everything we do should match the quality of our AI models. Global team: We prioritize your talent, not your location. What we offer Innovative culture: You’ll be part of a generational opportunity to define the trajectory of AI, surrounded by a team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Growth paths: Joining ElevenLabs means joining a
C$135K – C$210K/yr
Overview: Guidepoint seeks an experienced Data/AI Engineer as an integral member of the Toronto-based AI team. The Toronto Technology Hub serves as the base of our Data/AI/ML team, dedicated to building a modern data infrastructure for advanced analytics and the development of responsible AI. This strategic investment is integral to Guidepoint’s vision for the future, aiming to develop cutting-edge Generative AI and analytical capabilities that will underpin Guidepoint’s Next-Gen research enablement platform and data products. This role demands exceptional leadership and technical prowess to drive the development of next-generation research enablement platforms and AI-driven data products. You will develop and scale Generative AI-powered systems, including large language model (LLM) applications and research agents, while ensuring the integration of responsible AI and best-in-class MLOps. The Senior AI/ML Engineer will be a primary contributor to building scalable AI/ML capabilities using Databricks and other state-of-the-art tools across all of Guidepoint’s products. Guidepoint’s Technology team thrives on problem-solving and creating happier users. As Guidepoint works to achieve its mission of making individuals, businesses, and the world smarter through personalized knowledge-sharing solutions, the engineering team is taking on challenges to improve our internal application architecture and create new AI-enabled products to optimize the seamless delivery of our services. This is a hybrid position based in Toronto. What You'll Do: Architect and Build Production Systems: Design, build, and operate scalable, low-latency backend services and APIs that serve Generative AI features, from retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines to complex agentic systems. Own the AI Application Lifecycle: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI-powered applications, including system design, development, deployment (CI/CD), monitoring, and optimization
C$135K – C$210K/yr
Overview: Guidepoint seeks an experienced AI Engineer as an integral member of the Toronto-based AI team. The Toronto Technology Hub serves as the base of our Data/AI/ML team, dedicated to building a modern data infrastructure for advanced analytics and the development of responsible AI. This strategic investment is integral to Guidepoint’s vision for the future, aiming to develop cutting-edge Generative AI and analytical capabilities that will underpin Guidepoint’s Next-Gen research enablement platform and data products. This role demands exceptional leadership and technical prowess to drive the development of next-generation research enablement platforms and AI-driven data products. You will develop and scale Generative AI-powered systems, including large language model (LLM) applications and research agents, while ensuring the integration of responsible AI and best-in-class MLOps. The AI/ML Engineer will be a primary contributor to building scalable AI/ML capabilities using Databricks and other state-of-the-art tools across all of Guidepoint’s products. Guidepoint’s Technology team thrives on problem-solving and creating happier users. As Guidepoint works to achieve its mission of making individuals, businesses, and the world smarter through personalized knowledge-sharing solutions, the engineering team is taking on challenges to improve our internal application architecture and create new AI-enabled products to optimize the seamless delivery of our services. This is a hybrid position based in Toronto. What You'll Do: Architect and Build Production Systems: Design, build, and operate scalable, low-latency backend services and APIs that serve Generative AI features, from retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines to complex agentic systems. Own the AI Application Lifecycle: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI-powered applications, including system design, development, deployment (CI/CD), monitoring, and optimization in production
From C$108K/yr
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Role Overview As the Okta Research & Design (ORD) Jira Owner & Administrator , nested within the Technical Program Management (TPM) organization, you will define and execute the strategy for how ORD plans, tracks, and reports on engineering work within the full toolchain of Atlassian Jira, Jira Advanced Roadmaps (Plans), Confluence, Rovo, and AI integrations. In this role, you act as a critical bridge between product & technical leadership, agile teams, and cross-functional business units — translating methodology, best practices, and process frameworks into practical workflow improvements that accelerate delivery and reduce manual overhead for a 1,000+ person engineering, product, and design organization. By optimizing tooling configurations, automating reporting, and eliminating fragmented management processes, you will directly accelerate ORD’s developer velocity and strengthen operational efficiency. Core Responsibilities 1. Platform Ownership & Strategic Tooling Direction Strategic Vision: Define, implement, govern an AI-led strategy for utilizing Jira for product planning, tracking, and reporting tooling that supports end-to-end portfolio tracking from high-level corporate objectives down to sprint-level stories. E2E Ecosystem Management: Complete ORD ownership of the toolchain (Jira, Jira advanced Roadmaps, AI integrations, Confluence), overseeing architecture, schema updates, workflow management, screen/notification schemes, cu
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