Lead AI Engineer

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.
At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your impact
As a Lead AI Engineer on the OpenText ValueEdge team, you'll take an active role in designing, building, and optimizing advanced backend services and AI-powered features for enterprise software solutions. You will be instrumental in the development and integration of robust APIs, scalable services, and production-ready machine learning models—including Large Language Models (LLMs)—to empower organizations to achieve intelligent automation and actionable insights.

What we offer
The opportunity to work at the forefront of AI, building backend solutions that leverage cutting-edge machine learning and LLM technologies in cloud environments • Direct involvement in training, fine-tuning, and integrating LLMs to power new product features and workflows • Ownership of end-to-end software development, from design and implementation to deployment and optimization • A seat in an agile, global team that shares knowledge and practices to raise the technical bar • A workplace and leadership that value innovation, code quality, and knowledge sharing.

What you need to succeed Technical Skills& Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of experience as a server-side/backend engineer
• 2+ years of experience with Python/Django framework
• 2+ years of experience with Java and Spring for backend development
• 1+ years of experience and strong interest in ML and LLMs
• Solid understanding of building, testing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and scalable backend services
• Experience with SQL databases and backend data management concepts
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows and automated testing frameworks

Soft Skills& Mindset

• Advanced problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Collaborative communicator, experienced working in agile, distributed teams
• Committed to writing clean, maintainable, and reliable code
• Self-starter who stays abreast of new AI/ML developments and technologies
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused, with a passion for backend and AI excellence

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us [email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.