Entry Level Research Software Engineer Jobs in Toronto, ON

What's the opportunity?

We're looking for a motivated Software Engineer to help design, build, and support enterprise AI services at RBC. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your software engineering skills, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to production AI infrastructure that supports meaningful business and customer outcomes.

Your responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the development, testing, and maintenance of AI services under the guidance of senior engineers

• Building reliable APIs, backend services, and integration components that support AI and ML applications

• Learning and applying software engineering best practices, coding standards, and secure development principles

• Participating in code reviews, design discussions, and team ceremonies to improve technical understanding and delivery quality

• Collaborating with infrastructure, platform, and ML teams to support reliable AI systems across cloud and on-premise environments

• Writing unit tests, integration tests, and documentation to support maintainable and high-quality software

• Troubleshooting defects, supporting production issues, and learning observability practices such as logging, monitoring, and alerting

• Growing practical experience with modern engineering tools, cloud platforms, containerization, and AI service development

You're our ideal candidate if you have:

• 0-2 years of software engineering experience, including internships, co-op placements, academic projects, or equivalent practical experience

• Foundational understanding of software development principles, data structures, algorithms, and object oriented or functional programming concepts

• Hands-on experience with Python, Golang, Java, or similar programming languages

• Familiarity with REST APIs, backend services, databases, and version control using Git

• Interest in AI, machine learning, model serving, data platforms, or building software that enables AI-powered applications

• Basic understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes

• Willingness to learn secure coding practices, testing strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and production support processes

• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and ability to ask thoughtful questions

• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset when working with engineers, product teams, and cross-functional partners

• Commitment to continuous learning and developing technical depth in enterprise software engineering

What's in it for you?

• Become part of a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively. We care about seeing each other reach full potential

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale

About the AI Group:

RBC's AI Group is the AI accelerator for RBC, with a focus on driving the shift from early-stage AI projects to scaled, client outcomes that amplify the impact of RBC's people. In addition to helping scale the biggest AI opportunities at RBC, the AI Group is responsible for advancing research into emerging use cases across generative and agentic AI, while maintaining expertise in security, responsible AI and regulatory expectations. The Business Enablement function within the AI Group partners with LOBs and Functions to set AI ambition, originate transformation opportunities, and frame programs for delivery - ensuring RBC remains at the frontier of AI-enabled value creation.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

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Job Skills

Active Learning, CI/CD, Containerization, Engineering Practices, Python (Programming Language), Software Development, SQL Databases

Additional Job Details

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeRegularSalaried2026-07-272026-08-28

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME