Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. 

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.  

At BASF, we constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp as a Top Employer in Canada and the GTA in 2024, and for many consecutive years prior.  We are also thrilled that, for the first time ever in 2023, we have been further recognized by Mediacorp as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Diversity, as well as for Young People. 

We invite you to join our best team on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future! 

AI Architect (96402)

Working Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)

Location: Mississauga, ON 

Where the Chemistry Happens…

We as Global Digital Services enable BASF’s digitalization and adoption of artificial intelligence. In agile teams, we develop innovative solutions for BASF and its customers, create exciting new customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes. We provide IT that works and offer knowhow and access to latest technologies.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary architect like you to create and maintain an architecture that combines fast adoption of technological advances with efficient delivery and operation of scalable and secure solutions. Your primary objective will be to establish a robust framework that enables fast validation of novel technologies and methods and their seamless integration in production environments for optimal value and efficient operation.

Formula for Success: You Will…

• Shape and continuously develop the overall architecture vision and roadmap for project using AI, considering all prerequisites end-to-end.
• Drive innovation in close collaboration with success managers and product owners to maximize the value potential in AI adoption.
• Stay up to date with latest technological developments in close collaboration with the experts in our AI lab.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project and product teams and ensure adherence to the architectural best-practices and standards, conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality and reliable deliverables.
• Identify potential risks, performance bottlenecks, as well as security and scalability challenges in the architecture and propose effective mitigation measures.

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

• Degree (M.Sc./PhD) in computer science, mathematics, related engineering.
• Extensive experience in software architecture design and practical implementation, strong hand-on developer experience is a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully delivered complex software projects as solutions architect or in product management, preferably using machine learning and AI components, from conception to deployment.
• Solid understanding of AI, ML, data science, data engineering and cloud technologies and the end-to-end process to make those work successfully from data acquisition, preparation, model building/training, deployment, and performance monitoring in operation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and address technical challenges effectively.
• Strong communication skills, ability to convince developers, preferably speaking experience or giving tutorials.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry. 

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.  We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role. 

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact ta-canada@basf.com with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”. 

Privacy Statement

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