Ai Engineer – Sydney

Oxford Knight; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship

Personal development opportunities

Extensive office perks

Gym membership

Annual company trip

Job summary

Oxford Knight in Sydney, Australia, seeks an experienced AI Engineer to design, build and deploy sophisticated AI agents that orchestrate data, workflows and firm-wide decisions within its APAC head office. This hands-on role focuses on developing robust agents in Python and integrating AI solutions with existing enterprise systems.

If you translate strategy into code and measure impact in dollars or hours saved, you will thrive in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional Python development experience.
• Deep knowledge of Python 3.x, including asyncio, type hints, context managers.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, OO design, & modular architecture.
• Excellent knowledge of Python, AI/ML libraries & 3rd-party integration.
• Experience developing AI agents with cloud or other services.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field.

Skills

Python development

AI/ML libraries

OO design

Asyncio / advanced Python

System integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / AI or related field

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the APAC head office of a tech-focused market-maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space. Now looking to hire an experienced AI Engineer focused on designing, building and deploying sophisticated AI agents that orchestrate data, workflows and firm-wide decisions.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to own the full lifecycle, developing robust agents using Python as well as integrating AI solutions with existing enterprise systems. As such, this will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and deliver effective agents, plus developing a platform to evaluate those agents.

If you can translate strategy into code, measure impact in dollars (or hours saved) and thrive in a fast-moving environment, this role would be perfect for you. In return, you’ll enjoy a relaxed culture working alongside some of the best professionals in the industry with a direct business impact.

Requirements

• 6+ years’ professional experience in developing Python applications
• Deep-level knowledge of Python 3.x, including advanced features (asyncio, type hints, context managers)
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, OO design, & modular architecture
• Excellent knowledge of Python, common AI/ML libraries & 3rd-party integration
• Some commercial or open-source experience in developing AI agents with any of the well-known services
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field
• Competitive salary + attractive bonus structure & additional leave entitlements
• Outstanding benefits package, including training, mentorship & personal development, extensive office perks, gym membership, etc.
• Regular social events including an annual company trip
• Relocation package and visa sponsorship available if required

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