Applied LLM Research Engineer – Semperis

Job Title: Applied LLM Research Engineer

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Description: Semperis focuses on creating an employee experience that is aligned with our vision-being a Force for Good- starting with being a good workplace. Semperis is recognized as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Companies on the Inc. 5000 List, a DUNS 100 top Start Up to work for and Inc. Best Workplace for multiple years. With teams around the world, you’ll be working alongside top global talent in Cybersecurity and Identity Access Management.If you are a purpose-driven person who always sees the glass as half full, seizes opportunities, and has an urge to learn and develop your skills-we’d love to meet you.Position OverviewWe are seeking an innovative and experienced LLM Research Engineer to drive our exploration and implementation of cutting-edge language models in enterprise identity security. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between academic AI research and practical enterprise applications, with a focus on security and scalability.Primary ResponsibilitiesResearch & InnovationLead research initiatives on state-of-the-art Language Models (GPT-4, Sonnet, LLaMA, etc.)Evaluate and benchmark different LLM providers, APIs, and deployment optionsAnalyze trade-offs between hosted APIs vs. self-hosted modelsResearch security implications and best practices for LLM integration in enterprise environmentsStay current with the rapidly evolving LLM landscape and emerging capabilitiesTechnical ImplementationDevelop proof-of-concept applications and MVPs using modern LLM frameworksDesign and implement secure API integration patternsCreate scalable solutions using container orchestration platformsOptimize model deployment and inference for enterprise-scale requirementsImplement proper evaluation metrics and monitoring systemsLeadership & CollaborationDrive technical decision-making for LLM integration strategiesParticipate in architecture design sessions and innovation workshopsMentor team members on LLM technologies and best practicesCollaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with enterprise standardsDocument findings, methodologies, and technical specificationsRequired QualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)3+ years of software development experienceTechnical SkillsStrong proficiency in PythonLLM & AIUnderstanding of modern LLM architectures and capabilitiesExperience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar)Familiarity with prompt engineering and LLM optimization techniquesKnowledge of AI security considerations and best practicesInfrastructure & ToolsStrong experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes)Proficiency with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Solid Linux system administration skillsExperience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesSecurity KnowledgeUnderstanding of enterprise security frameworks and compliance requirementsExperience with identity and access management systemsKnowledge of API security best practicesFamiliarity with data privacy regulations and implications for AI systemsSoft SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to explain complex technical concepts to various audiencesSelf-motivated with strong project management capabilitiesCollaborative mindset with excellent teamwork skills#LI-HA1#LI-RemoteSemperis is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by the Semperis application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Semperis. Please inform Semperis representative Anna Taylor, Director of Global Recruiting, if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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