AI-Native Software Engineer

Letchford & Letchford; Redland City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Letchford & Letchford is seeking an AI-Native Software Engineer to shape next-gen creative tools and AI-powered products in Australia. You will blend software engineering with artificial intelligence to craft intelligent workflows, services, and platforms that empower an elite client base.

This hands-on role requires building iOS/Web apps, REST APIs, and cloud architectures, collaborating with leadership and designers to turn ambitious ideas into scalable, value-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in AI/ML and building AI-powered tools.
• Ability to design and implement scalable software solutions.
• Strong problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance existing software platforms for reliability and performance.
• Develop iOS and Web applications and REST APIs.
• Design AI-powered tools and intelligent workflows.
• Integrate LLMs, multimodal AI, image and video tech into production.
• Build scalable cloud architectures on Azure and APIs for workflows.
• Collaborate with creatives to realize innovative ideas.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Builder mindset

Problem solving

Tools

Docker

Job description

We are an internationally recognised boutique creative company and a leader in our field, trusted by an elite clientele who demand exceptional quality, innovation, and results.

Our reputation has been built over 30 years on delivering highly bespoke creative solutions where technology, design, strategy, and craftsmanship converge. Despite our global reach and influence, we maintain the agility, focus, and culture of a boutique organisation, enabling us to move quickly, think differently, and deliver work that consistently exceeds expectations.

Our team is intentionally multidisciplinary, bringing together experts from diverse creative and technical backgrounds who collaborate closely to solve complex challenges and respond dynamically to the unique demands of each project. We believe the strongest outcomes come from combining specialist expertise with genuine teamwork, curiosity, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Innovation is central to everything we do. We continuously seek new technologies, methodologies, and opportunities that enable us to expand our capabilities and create greater value for our clients.

As the role of AI and automation continues to evolve, we are committed to intelligently reducing repetitive and administrative tasks across our business. Our goal is not to replace creativity, but to enhance it, freeing our team to focus on higher-value thinking, authentic design, and the bespoke creative work that sets us apart.

This is a fast-moving environment for people who thrive on challenge, embrace change, and enjoy working at the forefront of creative and technological innovation.

Technology

We are an internationally renowned boutique creative company delivering award-winning work at the intersection of creativity, technology, storytelling, and innovation.

As AI fundamentally reshapes how ideas are conceived, developed, and experienced, we are looking for an exceptionalAI-Native Software Engineer to help us invent the next generation of creative tools, intelligent workflows, digital experiences, and AI-powered products.

This is a hands-on role for a versatile builder who combines strong software engineering expertise with a passion for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

You will work directly with leadership, creatives, designers, and strategists to turn ambitious ideas into reality.

What You'll Do

• Maintain, support, and enhance the functionality of our existing software platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Develop iOS applications, Web applications and REST APIs.
• Design and develop AI-powered tools, and services.
• Build intelligent workflows, agentic systems, and automation platforms.
• Integrate large language models, multimodal AI, image processing, and video technologies into production solutions.
• Build and maintain scalable cloud-based architectures on Microsoft Azure.
• Create APIs and backend services that power creative and operational workflows.
• Explore and evaluate emerging AI technologies and rapidly prototype new concepts.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary creative teams to bring innovative ideas to life.
• Help define and implement the company's long-term AI strategy.

Programming Languages:

• Swift
• C#
• Python

Databases

• Microsoft SQL Server

Technologies & Platforms

• Docker and containerised deployment
• Image processing technologies
• Video processing and streaming technologies
• API REST development and systems integration
• Modern AI and machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, OpenCLIP, DeepFace))
• Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI platforms

AI Expertise

• Prompt engineering and LLM orchestration
• Agentic AI systems and autonomous workflows
• Vector databases and embeddings
• AI model integration and deployment
• Rapid prototyping and experimentation with emerging AI technologies

The following are advantageous but not essential:

Additional Languages

• PHP
• Java or Kotlin

Additional Databases

• MySQL

Additional Technologies

• Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem
• Motion graphics and creative production workflows
• Media asset management systems

What We're Looking For

You are naturally curious, highly adaptable, and excited by the rapid evolution of AI.

You:

• Think like a builder and problem solver.
• Embrace experimentation and continuous learning.
• Can move comfortably between architecture, coding, prototyping, and deployment.
• Understand both technical excellence and creative ambition.
• Are passionate about finding new ways for AI to augment human creativity.
• Take ownership and enjoy working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work on genuinely innovative projects at the intersection of AI and creativity.
• Shape the future direction of an internationally acclaimed creative company.
• Access cutting-edge AI technologies and platforms.
• Work alongside talented creatives, strategists, designers, and technologists.
• Enjoy significant autonomy, ownership, and impact over your role.
• Help create products and experiences that redefine what's possible.

We're not just looking for a software engineer. We're looking for someone who can help define how a world-class creative company operates in the era of AI.