Computer Science Internship At Tech Startup Jobs in Quebec

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,850+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Data Scientist to join our team. The candidate will be working within a machine learning team/squad. The team is working on developing Artificial Intelligence solutions including ML and Gen AI. The candidate should be familiar with python development, predictive analytics and prompt engineering. The candidate should be able to work with different Clients/SME’s and understand the business requirements proper python code development, develop machine learning models with proven evidence and analysis. Good candidates should be familiar with machine learning model/Gen AI based solutions lifecycle and maintenance including ongoing monitoring.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Montreal ,QC is CAD $80k – CAD $90k/year & benefits (see below)

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to development and maintenance of Machine Learning models for business problems.
• Contribute to model evaluation, parameter tuning, feature selection and model calibration experiments for predictive analytics projects.
• Contribute towards prompt engineering for data analysis and discovery.
• Conduct regular testing and performance analysis.
• Conduct necessary in benchmarking experiments.

Requirements:

You are:

• Bachelor’s in computer science or related field
• 5+ Years Hands-on experience in building ML and Data Science solutions for real world problems
• Understanding of ML models and concepts, good practices and analysis
• Experience/Understanding with Open AI and different LLM models, prompt engineering, testing and performance evaluation.
• Strong data science and statistical analytics skills.
• Strong in problem-solving with innovative mindset
• Strong Python development skills
• Good communication skills

Nice-to-have:

It would be great if you also had:

• Relevant certifications in data science, AI, or cloud services.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines for ML workflows.
• Familiarity with advanced analytics techniques like deep learning or ensemble methods.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.