OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.
AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.
At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.
Your impact
As a Lead AI Engineer on the OpenText ValueEdge team, you’ll be at the forefront of building AI-powered enterprise solutions that transform how organizations work. You’ll design, develop, and optimize scalable backend services and integrate production-ready machine learning models—including Large Language Models (LLMs)—to deliver intelligent automation and actionable insights. Your work will directly influence the capabilities of a next-generation platform that drives value, efficiency, and innovation for businesses worldwide.
What the role offers
A front-row seat in cutting-edge AI development, with real-world applications in enterprise software
Ownership of end-to-end backend development — from architecture to deployment and optimization
The opportunity to work with cloud-based ML/LLM technologies in a collaborative, global team environment
A workplace culture that values innovation, clean code, and knowledge sharing
The chance to influence and shape AI-driven features in a high-impact product used by global customers
What you need to succeed
Technical Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years as a backend/server-side engineer
2+ years with Python
1+ years of hands-on experience (and strong interest) in Machine Learning and LLMs
Proven ability to build, test, and maintain RESTful APIs and scalable backend services
Experience with SQL databases and backend data management
Familiarity with Git workflows and automated testing frameworks
Experience with Java Spring or Django is an advantage
Mindset & Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Collaborative communicator, comfortable in agile, distributed teams
Passion for clean, maintainable, and reliable code
Proactive learner, staying up to date on AI/ML trends and tools
Detail-oriented with a drive for quality and technical excellence
One last thing
This isn’t just another engineering role—it’s a chance to shape the future of AI in enterprise software. If you want to build intelligent systems that combine the best of machine learning, cloud, and backend engineering, and see your work make an impact for thousands of businesses, we’d love to hear from you.
OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.