AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in Waterloo, Canada
A mid-level AI / LLM Evaluation QA in Waterloo earns a median of C$110k a year ($82k gross). Waterloo has about 105,000 residents and is the 11th largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. No AI / LLM Evaluation QA listing is based here today; Canada has 4, and remote roles can be done from Waterloo.
AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles near Waterloo
No AI / LLM Evaluation QA listing is based in Waterloo today, so these are the nearest in Canada, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
QA Developer, AI Assistant
QA Analyst (AI-Forward)
Manager - Model Evaluation
Founding AI Quality & Release Engineer
Junior AI Quality Analyst
AI Quality Analyst
Senior AI Quality Analyst
Lead AI Quality Analyst
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
AI / LLM Evaluation QA pay by level in Waterloo
Gross annual pay in CAD. Waterloo is 0.94× the Canada median (-6%), which is C$120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$63k | C$77k | C$94k | $56k | |
| Mid-level | C$93k | C$110k | C$140k | $82k | |
| Senior | C$130k | C$160k | C$200k | $120k | |
| Lead | C$170k | C$210k | C$260k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full AI / LLM Evaluation QA salary page for Waterloo.
What a AI / LLM Evaluation QA does in Waterloo
Evaluates model outputs, writes rubrics and builds regression sets for AI features.
- Write evaluation rubrics and golden datasets
- Rate and compare model outputs at scale
- Red-team prompts for safety and policy gaps
- Build regression suites for prompt and model changes
- Report quality metrics to product teams
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Waterloo is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
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AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in Waterloo: FAQ
How much does a AI / LLM Evaluation QA earn in Waterloo?
A mid-level AI / LLM Evaluation QA in Waterloo earns a median of C$110k a year ($82k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$93k to C$140k. Junior pay starts near C$77k, senior pay is C$160k and leads reach C$210k.
Are there AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in Waterloo?
No AI / LLM Evaluation QA listing is based in Waterloo today, but Canada has 4 and AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Waterloo pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Waterloo ranks 6th of 11 Canada cities we track for AI / LLM Evaluation QA pay, at 0.94x the national median (-6%). The national mid-level median is C$120k, so Waterloo is below it. Against the US it is 18% below the US median of $100k.
What skills do AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in Waterloo ask for?
Evaluates model outputs, writes rubrics and builds regression sets for AI features. Typical requirements: Prompting, Evaluation design, Python, Domain expertise, Annotation tools. The tools named most often are Python, Jira, Postman.
Can a AI / LLM Evaluation QA work with US or European teams from Waterloo?
Waterloo is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 85% of AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a AI / LLM Evaluation QA job in Waterloo with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Waterloo starts at the higher of the city and national median.