Staff Applied Scientist at Loopio

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience applying ML in production, with specialization in NLP, LLMs, RAG/RAC, agent workflows, and knowledge graphs
  • Demonstrated success in fine-tuning and deploying large-scale models, optimizing them for retrieval, reasoning, and personalized generation
  • Strong grounding in experimental design, evaluation methods, and advanced modeling techniques
  • Ability to set vision and strategy for applied ML, ensuring alignment with business and product objectives
  • Experience mentoring senior engineers and data scientists, fostering technical rigor and scientific excellence
  • Skilled in influencing cross-functional priorities and representing the ML/AI domain at the company level
  • Expertise in architecting large-scale ML systems that combine retrieval, knowledge graphs, and agent orchestration
  • Strong fundamentals in Python, ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), and distributed computing (Spark, Databricks, Ray)
  • Proven ability to build APIs, microservices, and integrations that bring ML models into production with high reliability
  • Track record of balancing cutting-edge ML with pragmatic engineering practice

Responsibilities

  • Lead research-to-production efforts in NLP, LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), multi-agent reasoning, and knowledge graph–driven solutions
  • Architect and deploy advanced ML models, including LLM fine-tuning, reasoning agents, and context-aware generation pipelines
  • Explore and adapt state-of-the-art research into production-ready prototypes, ensuring solutions are both innovative and practical
  • Build intelligent workflows that combine agentic planning, tool orchestration, and continuous feedback loops to improve automation, personalization, and accuracy
  • Own the scope, architecture, and delivery of scalable ML systems that support high-performance content retrieval and personalized answer generation
  • Design and integrate knowledge graphs, embeddings, and hybrid retrieval methods to improve coverage, precision, and context awareness
  • Build reliable services by combining strong software engineering fundamentals (Python, APIs, distributed systems) with modern ML frameworks
  • Ensure ML systems are production-ready, balancing cutting-edge research with scalability, maintainability, and performance
  • Drive end-to-end project plans for modeling initiatives, establish milestones, and ensure high-quality, timely delivery
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Design teams to integrate ML capabilities into user-facing workflows, validate outcomes, and deliver measurable customer value
  • Mentor senior engineers and data scientists, building depth in applied ML, NLP, and AI system design
  • Represent the ML/AI function in company-wide forums, shaping best practices, technical direction, and long-term roadmap priorities

Skills

Python
NLP
LLMs
RAG
Knowledge Graphs
Embeddings
Hybrid Retrieval
APIs
Distributed Systems
LLM Fine-Tuning
Multi-Agent Orchestration

Loopio

RFP response software for enterprises

About Loopio

Loopio specializes in simplifying the process of responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs), and Security Questionnaires. Its main product is RFP response software that helps businesses manage and automate the intricate task of creating high-quality responses. The software features a smart content management system that organizes a company's knowledge base, making it easy for teams to collaborate, assign tasks, and review projects efficiently. Loopio operates on a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access its software and tools for a recurring fee. This model helps clients save time and improve the quality of their responses, enabling them to win more business. Loopio stands out from competitors by focusing on enhancing collaboration and efficiency for medium to large enterprises across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$203MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Phone/Internet Stipend
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition from established players like SAP threatens Loopio's market share.
Potential over-reliance on CRM integrations poses risks if policies change.
Recent layoffs may indicate internal financial or strategic challenges.

Differentiation

Loopio integrates seamlessly with CRM systems like Salesforce and HubSpot.
The Response Management Loop Framework offers a holistic approach to proposal management.
Loopio's smart content management system centralizes and organizes knowledge efficiently.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven content management boosts Loopio's market potential.
Integration with CRM systems streamlines sales and proposal workflows.
Expansion into new markets enhances Loopio's global presence and capabilities.

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