A leading digital automotive solutions provider in Toronto is seeking a Director of Product to lead the fintech domain. You will oversee product strategy for automotive lending platforms and manage a team of Product Managers. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in product management, a proven track record in developing high-performing teams, and the ability to navigate complex systems. The role offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands — AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, Dealertrack Canada and CMS — help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence. AutoTrader.cais Canada’s largest automotive marketplace, with over25 million monthly visits. ThroughAutoSync, we provide software solutions to3,500+ dealers, streamlining their operations, marketing, and sales.Dealertrack Canadais the country’s top automotive financing portal, processing more than6.5 million credit applicationseachyear.CollateralManagement (CMS) is a national tech solution that boosts lien and registrationservices, recoveryservices, and insolvencymanagementsolutions forCanadianLenders. As part ofAutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond. Join our global Data Science team and take a leadership role in shaping the future of the automotive marketplace through cutting‑edge AI and machine learning. As a Principal Data Scientist, you’ll spearhead high‑impact AI initiatives that influence millions of users worldwide, with a focus on both strategic vision and hands‑on innovation. In this role, you’ll collaborate cross‑functionally with product, engineering, and business teams to design, build, and scale AI solutions that set us apart in the industry. You’ll bring deep technical expertise, a passion for innovation, and a strong product mindset to develop ML products that solve real‑world problems and deliver measurable business value. Our ideal candidate is an experienced data science leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment that combines the stability of an industry leader with the agility of a startup culture. You are curious, proactive, and committed to continuous learning, especially in emerging areas like Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). You should be comfortable engaging with all levels of the organization, from peers to executives, and possess the ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable strategies that drive business decisions and create value. What You’ll Do Shape the strategic direction and vision of Data Science across the organization by identifying transformative AI/ML opportunities and championing the team’s evolving role in a rapidly advancing GenAI landscape. Lead the design and deployment of predictive and generative AI models that power personalization, pricing, search, and optimization in marketplace and fintech domains. Collaborate with product leaders to align ML initiatives with strategic business goals and drive product innovation through data‑driven experimentation and modeling. Architect scalable ML infrastructure and automated workflows using cloud‑native tools (e.g., AWS, EC2, Kubernetes) to support efficient model training, deployment, and analytics across diverse datasets. Ensure long‑term performance and compliance of production AI models though robust governance and monitoring. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data scientists, shaping an innovative team culture and fostering high‑performance and continuous learning. Serve as a cross‑functional technical leader, shaping company‑wide technical initiatives beyond data science. Partner with engineering, product, and platform teams to influence architecture, innovation agendas, and technical standards across the organization. Act as a senior technical advisor, leading resolution of complex modeling issues and acting as the escalation point for critical incidents. Lead the exploration and strategic application of GenAI, identifying high‑impact use cases and guiding their integration across products and platforms. What You’ll Need Advanced academic credentials in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI, with a strong portfolio of high‑impact projects in production Expert‑level programming skills in Python and SQL, and fluency with leading ML/AI frameworks (e.g., scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) Direct experience with GenAI/LLM technologies, including tools like Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI APIs, vector databases, and fine‑tuning methods Deep knowledge of machine learning algorithms (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning), including model evaluation, explainability, and selection for business‑critical use cases Strong hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Jenkins, Airflow) Proven capability in MLOps, including CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring, versioning, and automated retraining Experience deploying and serving models through APIs (e.g., Flask, FastAPI) in both real‑time and batch‑processing environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to translate complex concepts into actionable insights for non‑technical audiences Demonstrated success mentoring teams, guiding technical strategy, and advocating for best practices in experimentation, reproducibility, and ethical AI Experience working in agile product development environments (Scrum/Kanban); experience influencing product road‑maps is a strong plus Bonus Points Experience in e‑commerce, marketplaces, or high‑scale consumer platforms Familiarity with automotive data and applications in pricing, inventory optimization, or recommendation systems Contributions to open‑source AI/ML projects, publications, or presentations at industry conferences Experience leveraging AI, Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance engineering productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize workflows. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI‑driven solutions into their daily work — such as code generation, debugging, reviews, documentation, and decision support—to improve efficiency for themselves and their teams. A proactive approach to exploring and implementing AI tools that drive innovation and streamline development processes is highly valued If this opportunity excites you, but you're unsure whether your background checks every box, we value passion, curiosity, and a growth mindset. Reach out and tell us what strengths you would bring to the team. We look forward to hearing from you! What's in it for you We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best. Benefits from Day 1 Employee and Family Assistance program Virtual wellness events Regular internal training programs Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection. For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Preferred First Name Email * Phone Country Phone Location (City) * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Please provide your LinkedIn profile * Are you eligible to work in Canada? * Select... Our Ways of Working require weekly office attendance. 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A Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions is seeking a Director of Product to lead product strategy within their fintech business. You will manage a team of Product Managers and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance automotive lending products. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on fintech. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits to support work-life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagships brand—AutoTrader.ca,AutoSync,Dealertrack Canada and Collateral Management Solutions (CMS)— help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence. As part ofAutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond. This role will be within our FinTech Business i.e. Dealertrack Canada, the country’s leading automotive financing portal, processing over 6.5 million credit applications annually andCollateral Management (CMS), a national tech solution that boosts lien and registration services, recovery services, and insolvency management solutions for Canadian Lenders. Our fintech platforms power the lending workflows that financial institutions and dealers rely on every day, forming the backbone of Canada’s automotive lending ecosystem. Our mission is to help Canadians get into the right vehicles with confidence by powering the financial infrastructure behind it. We’ve built an industry-leading ecosystem at the center of automotive finance in Canada, and we’re just getting started. The Role: We’re looking for aDirector of Productto lead key products within our fintech domain. Reporting to the VP of Product, Fintech, you will own the strategy and evolution of products that support automotive lending across Canada while leading a team of Product Managers responsible for delivering meaningful outcomes for lenders and partners. You will work closely with engineering, design, and business leaders to translate customer needs and market dynamics into clear product direction and measurable outcomes. What you'll do: Own the product vision and strategyfor key areas of our fintech platform, setting clear direction and outcomes for your product portfolio Lead and develop Product Managers, building a strong team and helping them grow their product judgment and leadership Partner with leading financial institutionsto understand evolving needs and ensure our platform continues to support critical lending workflows Drive cross-functional execution, working closely with engineering, design, data, and commercial teams to deliver high-impact products Strengthen product practices, establishing programs, decision frameworks, and operating rhythms that help teams execute effectively Deliver measurable outcomes, ensuring product investments create meaningful value for customers and the business What you'll bring: 8+ years of product management experience, including experience leading and developing Product Managers Proven experienceowning product vision, strategy, and outcomesfor complex products or platforms Experience working closely withenterprise customers or partnersto shape product direction Ability to operate effectively incomplex systems with multiple stakeholders, integrations, and workflows Experience working instrong product-led technology organizations Proven ability to collaborate withsenior leaders across product, engineering, and business teams A track record ofcoaching Product Managers and building high-performing teams Experience infintech, lending, payments, or financial platformsis a plus but not required. About You: Building the technology that powers automotive finance involves constant change, complexity, and ambiguity.We thrive on pushing limits and solving hard problems.Many people find that environment energizing, though it isn’t the right fit for everyone. Before you apply, consider whether you can: Care deeply about the impact of the work you do Continuously push yourself to learn and improve Keep pace with an environment that moves quickly Remain resilient and resourceful when problems are unclear or evolving Bring clear thinking, strong opinions, and thoughtful debate to the table Use AI effectively so you can focus on higher-impact work Respect different perspectives while challenging ideas to reach better outcomes What's in it for you: We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best. Employee and Family Assistance program Virtual wellness events Regular internal training programs Financial planning with 3% matching Pension Annual bonus structure Compensation: Thebase salary range for this position is CAD 155K – CAD 185K. This range reflects the expected compensation at the time of posting. The final offer may vary and can be higher based on relevant skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Based on the role the total rewards package may also include benefits, bonus, and other employee offerings. For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brand—AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, Dealertrack Canada and Collateral Management Solutions (CMS)—helps Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence. As part of AutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond. Learn more at tradercorporation.com. This role will be within our FinTech Business i.e. Dealertrack Canada, the country’s leading automotive financing portal, processing over 6.5 million credit applications annually, and Collateral Management (CMS), a national tech solution that boosts lien and registration services, recovery services, and insolvency management solutions for Canadian lenders. Our fintech platforms power the lending workflows that financial institutions and dealers rely on every day, forming the backbone of Canada’s automotive lending ecosystem. Our mission is to help Canadians get into the right vehicles with confidence by powering the financial infrastructure behind it. We’ve built an industry‑leading ecosystem at the center of automotive finance in Canada, and we’re just getting started. Role We’re looking for a Director of Product to lead key products within our fintech domain. Reporting to the VP of Product, Fintech, you will own the strategy and evolution of products that support automotive lending across Canada while leading a team of Product Managers responsible for delivering meaningful outcomes for lenders and partners. What You’ll Do Own the product vision and strategy for key areas of our fintech platform, setting clear direction and outcomes for your product portfolio Lead and develop Product Managers, building a strong team and helping them grow their product judgment and leadership Partner with leading financial institutions to understand evolving needs and ensure our platform continues to support critical lending workflows Drive cross‑functional execution, working closely with engineering, design, data, and commercial teams to deliver high‑impact products Strengthen product practices, establishing programs, decision frameworks, and operating rhythms that help teams execute effectively Deliver measurable outcomes, ensuring product investments create meaningful value for customers and the business What You’ll Bring 8+ years of product management experience, including experience leading and developing Product Managers Proven experience owning product vision, strategy, and outcomes for complex products or platforms Experience working closely with enterprise customers or partners to shape product direction Ability to operate effectively in complex systems with multiple stakeholders, integrations, and workflows Experience working in strong product‑led technology organizations Proven ability to collaborate with senior leaders across product, engineering, and business teams A track record of coaching Product Managers and building high‑performing teams Experience in fintech, lending, payments, or financial platforms is a plus but not required. About You Building the technology that powers automotive finance involves constant change, complexity, and ambiguity. We thrive on pushing limits and solving hard problems. Many people find that environment energizing, though it isn’t the right fit for everyone. Before You Apply, Consider Whether You Can Care deeply about the impact of the work you do Continuously push yourself to learn and improve Keep pace with an environment that moves quickly Remain resilient and resourceful when problems are unclear or evolving Bring clear thinking, strong opinions, and thoughtful debate to the table Use AI effectively so you can focus on higher‑impact work Respect different perspectives while challenging ideas to reach better outcomes What’s In It For You Gym discounts Employee and Family Assistance program Virtual wellness events Conferences & training budget Regular internal training programs Financial planning with 3% matching Pension Competitive salary Annual bonus structure For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading digital automotive solutions provider in Toronto is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead impactful AI initiatives. The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in the automotive marketplace, utilizing extensive data science expertise and a strong product mindset. Responsibilities include designing scalable AI solutions and mentoring team members. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 180K to CAD 200K, alongside great benefits and opportunities for professional growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Software Engineering Manager - Dealertrack Join to apply for the Software Engineering Manager - Dealertrack role at AutoTrader.ca We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands — AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, Dealertrack Canada and CMS — help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence. As part of AutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond. Learn more at tradercorporation.com. This role will be within the Dealertrack Canada team, the country’s leading automotive financing portal, processing over 6.5 million credit applications annually. The Software Engineering Manager is a key leadership role responsible for guiding and empowering a high‑performing team of engineers and quality associates. This role ensures the team efficiently executes engineering projects while delivering impactful solutions to user problems. As a hands‑on leader, the Software Engineering Manager is responsible for hiring, training, mentoring team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The Manager proactively identifies and removes barriers, streamlines workflows, drives continuous improvement, oversees project timelines, collaborates with cross‑functional teams, and ensures adherence to operational best practices to mitigate and prevent customer‑impacting issues. Ultimately, the Software Engineering Manager is accountable for team success, balancing strategic direction with day‑to‑day execution, and ensuring seamless delivery of high‑quality software solutions. Key Areas of Responsibility Help build a high‑performing team by addressing capability gaps, hiring the right talent, nurturing top performers, and managing underperformance through candid conversationsli> Assist team to make decisions within a clear framework, delegate effectively to promote growth, and balance autonomy with guidance. Provide regular feedback, set clear expectations and support engineers career growth. Provide technical guidance by leveraging deep knowledge of the team’s services, architecture, and data flows, participating in design discussions, and reviewing technical decisions to optimize for resiliency, cost, and performance. Ensure system security, reliability, and performance by enforcing secure design principles, implementing threat modeling, maintaining situational awareness through monitoring and alerting, and refining Service Level Objectives (SLOs) based on stakeholder expectations. Collaborate with stakeholders across business development, dealer support, lender products, and third‑party service providers to drive alignment and strategic execution. Translate product vision into actionable technology features and implementation strategies while effectively communicating the technology roadmap to senior stakeholders and team members. Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks to enhance team productivity and software quality. Provide hands‑on mentorship and coaching, removing impediments and fostering both technical and professional growth within the team. Oversee team operations, including performance management and administrative functions, ensuring a high‑performing and engaged workforce. Communicate management decisions with clarity, ensuring alignment, commitment, and seamless execution across the team. Required Skills and Qualifications Microsoft .Net platform development in C#, ASP.Net, MVC, Web API, etc. using Visual Studio and related tooling. Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban) and related tools (i.e.: JIRA and Confluence). GitHub for source control. Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment Experience. Experience managing a team of direct engineering reports. A hands‑on leader, mentor, and coach to development team members. Excellent written & spoken English communication & presentation skills. University Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related subject. 8+ years of software development experience with at least 3+ years of management experience in the software industry; strong knowledge of website design, functionality usability, and web‑based application architectures. Experience in the fintech industry on either the agency or lender side. Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and security controls. Strong experience with Microsoft platform web development. Experience with cloud‑based solutions, ideally with AWS. Benefits Gym discounts Employee and Family Assistance program Weekly virtual wellness events Conferences & training budget Regular internal training programs Competitive salary Annual bonus structure 3% CPP matching We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best. For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands — AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, Dealertrack Canada and CMS — help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence. AutoTrader.ca is Canada’s largest automotive marketplace, with over 25 million monthly visits. Through AutoSync, we provide software solutions to 3,500+ dealers, streamlining their operations, marketing, and sales. Dealertrack Canada is the country’s top automotive financing portal, processing more than 6.5 million credit applications each year. Collateral Management (CMS) is a national tech solution that boosts lien and registration services, recovery services, and insolvency management solutions for Canadian lenders. As part of AutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond. Learn more at tradercorporation.com. Join our global Data Science team and take a leadership role in shaping the future of the automotive marketplace through cutting-edge AI and machine learning. As a Principal Data Scientist, you’ll spearhead high-impact AI initiatives that influence millions of users worldwide, with a focus on both strategic vision and hands‑on innovation. In this role, you’ll collaborate cross‑functionally with product, engineering, and business teams to design, build, and scale AI solutions that set us apart in the industry. You’ll bring deep technical expertise, a passion for innovation, and a strong product mindset to develop ML products that solve real‑world problems and deliver measurable business value. Our ideal candidate is an experienced data science leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment that combines the stability of an industry leader with the agility of a startup culture. You are curious, proactive, and committed to continuous learning, especially in emerging areas like Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). You should be comfortable engaging with all levels of the organization, from peers to executives, and possess the ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable strategies that drive business decisions and create value. What You’ll Do Shape the strategic direction and vision of Data Science across the organization by identifying transformative AI/ML opportunities and championing the team’s evolving role in a rapidly advancing GenAI landscape. Lead the design and deployment of predictive and generative AI models that power personalization, pricing, search, and optimization in marketplace and fintech domains. Collaborate with product leaders to align ML initiatives with strategic business goals and drive product innovation through data‑driven experimentation and modeling. Architect scalable ML infrastructure and automated workflows using cloud‑native tools (e.g., AWS, EC2, Kubernetes) to support efficient model training, deployment, and analytics across diverse datasets. Ensure long‑term performance and compliance of production AI models through robust governance and monitoring. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data scientists, shaping an innovative team culture and fostering high‑performance and continuous learning. Serve as a cross‑functional technical leader, shaping company‑wide technical initiatives beyond data science. Partner with engineering, product, and platform teams to influence architecture, innovation agendas, and technical standards across the organization. Act as a senior technical advisor, leading resolution of complex modeling issues and acting as the escalation point for critical incidents. Lead the exploration and strategic application of GenAI, identifying high‑impact use cases and guiding their integration across products and platforms. What You’ll Need Advanced academic credentials in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline. 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI, with a strong portfolio of high‑impact projects in production. Expert‑level programming skills in Python and SQL, and fluency with leading ML/AI frameworks (e.g., scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch). Direct experience with GenAI/LLM technologies, including tools like Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI APIs, vector databases, and fine‑tuning methods. Deep knowledge of machine learning algorithms (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning), including model evaluation, explainability, and selection for business‑critical use cases. Strong hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Jenkins, Airflow). Proven capability in MLOps, including CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring, versioning, and automated retraining. Experience deploying and serving models through APIs (e.g., Flask, FastAPI) in both real‑time and batch‑processing environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to translate complex concepts into actionable insight for non‑technical audiences. Demonstrated success mentoring teams, guiding technical strategy, and advocating for best practices in experimentation, reproducibility, and ethical AI. Experience working in agile product development environments (Scrum/Kanban); experience influencing product roadmaps is a strong plus. Bonus Points Experience in e‑commerce, marketplaces, or high‑scale consumer platforms. Familiarity with automotive data and applications in pricing, inventory optimization, or recommendation systems. Contributions to open‑source AI/ML projects, publications, or presentations at industry conferences. Experience leveraging AI, Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance engineering productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize workflows. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI‑driven solutions into their daily work — such as code generation, debugging, reviews, documentation, and decision support—to improve efficiency for themselves and their teams. A proactive approach to exploring and implementing AI tools that drive innovation and streamline development processes is highly valued. Base Salary Range CAD 180 K – CAD 200 K. This range reflects the expected compensation at the time of posting. The final offer may vary and can be higher based on relevant skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Based on the role the total rewards package may also include benefits, bonus, and other employee offerings. Benefits We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits that support us to be our creative best. Benefits from Day 1 Gym discounts Employee and Family Assistance program Virtual wellness events Conferences & training budget Regular internal training programs Financial planning Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection. For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Online Audio and Video Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AutoTrader.ca by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading digital automotive solutions provider in Toronto is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team in developing impactful software solutions. The successful candidate will have over 8 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a management role, ideally within the fintech industry. Key responsibilities include mentoring team members, ensuring project success, and driving adherence to best practices. The role offers competitive salary and various benefits including gym discounts and wellness programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading digital automotive solutions provider in Toronto is seeking a Director of Product to lead the fintech domain. You will oversee product strategy for automotive lending platforms and manage a team of Product Managers. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in product management, a proven track record in developing high-performing teams, and the ability to navigate complex systems. The role offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
