Lead AI Developer

Melbourne

Aurecon

Aurecon consulting engineers use their engineering expertise to provide advisory, design, delivery and asset management services to bring ideas to life.

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What's the role? 

We are looking for a Lead AI Developer and technical team leader to join our technology group in any of our offices in either Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, or Kuala Lumpur. In this role, you will develop and implement Generative AI solutions to enhance processes and decision-making across our design, engineering and advisory operations.  

Here are the key things you will do to ‘bring ideas to life’. 

  • Innovate and Implement: Design, develop, and deploy AI solutions to optimize design options, streamline engineering workflows, and improve project planning and scheduling. 

  • Lead and Mentor: Guide AI product development, mentor junior staff and promote code quality and collaboration. 

  • Collaborate: Work with business leaders and end-users to identify opportunities for AI-driven process improvements and enhanced decision making. 

  • Prototype and Pilot: Rapidly prototype and pilot AI solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment. 

  • Own and Maintain: Take ownership of AI products from design through deployment, testing, and maintenance. 

  • Enhance and Update: Continuously improve existing AI models and systems with new data, techniques, and technologies. 

  • Review and Recommend: Participate in architecture reviews and recommend production-ready AI solutions aligned with industry best practices. 

  • Stay Informed: Keep up to date on the latest AI research and technologies. 

 

What does it take? 

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future. At Aurecon, we value the unique perspectives each team member brings. We actively seek individuals with diverse experiences who can demonstrate teamwork and innovation. The successful candidate will possess the following: 

  • Educational Background: A tertiary qualification such as an MS/PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related technical field is highly regarded. 

  • Technical Expertise: Strong experience in building and deploying machine learning systems in production environments. 

  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams. 

  • Programming Proficiency: Expertise in languages and frameworks like Python, PyTorch, Langchain, etc 

  • Applied Techniques: Experience with techniques like computer vision, NLP, or reinforcement learning to real-world problems. 

  • Cloud Experience: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) 

  • Communication Skills: The ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to senior leadership. 

  • Passion for AI: A strong enthusiasm for leveraging AI technology to transform and disrupt traditional workflows and deliver exceptional results for clients. 

 

Who is Aurecon? 

Aurecon is an engineering consultancy with offices across Australia, Greater China, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. We bring together design, engineering and advisory capabilities to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges. 

Our Strength: Our People 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring ideas to life, co-create with clients, and shape a better future for people and the planet. At Aurecon, you can bring your whole self to work, confident that your voice will be heard. Our commitment to inclusivity and innovation is backed by multiple independent awards and accreditations. 

Recognised Innovation:  

In September 2023, Aurecon was ranked #1 in Professional Services at the 2023 Australia Financial Review BOSS Most Innovative Companies, retaining our spot in the prestigious innovation list for the seventh year running! 

What we offer: 

On a personal level, you’ll enjoy competitive remuneration, flexible working hours & locations, highly competitive paid parental leave, and one of the best employee wellbeing platforms around. 

 

Ready to bring ideas to life?  

Apply now! We are an equitable-opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and the contributions of every team member. We want you to bring your whole self to work! 

We understand that people from historically or currently marginalised backgrounds may hesitate to apply for roles if they don’t meet all the criteria. If this advert has piqued your interest, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly. It’s your potential and how you bring ideas to life that matter most. 

If you need any adjustments or support during the requirement process to make it more accessible, please let us know and we’ll ensure you are well supported to participate fully. 

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Tags: Agile Architecture AWS Azure Computer Science Computer Vision Engineering GCP Generative AI LangChain Machine Learning NLP PhD Python PyTorch Reinforcement Learning Research Testing

Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours Parental leave

Region: Asia/Pacific
Country: Australia

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