AI Platform Engineer

University of New South Wales; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW Kensington Campus in NSW is seeking a technically strong software engineer to lead the development of scalable AI-enabled education platforms and applications for the Business Faculty. You will transform ideas into production-ready solutions for large student cohorts, working with Education Designers, academics and partners.

The role emphasizes full-stack development, AI/LLMs, cloud integrations and robust DevOps practices, with a focus on secure, accessible, and maintainable systems.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in software engineering or AI, or equivalent competence.
• Strong full-stack development experience with modern languages/frameworks.
• Experience building AI-enabled applications using LLMs, AI APIs and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and deploy full-stack AI-enabled education platforms and tools.
• Develop solutions using Large Language Models, retrieval-augmented generation, conversational AI.
• Lead platform architecture, integrations and technical standards across cloud services.
• Rapidly prototype, test and improve solutions based on user feedback.
• Ensure solutions are secure, accessible, reliable, scalable and maintainable.
• Provide technical leadership to project teams, vendors and partners.
• Apply software engineering, DevOps, testing, documentation and production support practices.
• Identify and manage psychosocial and physical health and safety risks within your area.

Skills

Full-stack development

AI/LLM integration

APIs & cloud services

Technical leadership

DevOps practices

Education

Software engineering or AI-related degree

Tools

Cloud platforms

LLM platforms

Job description

At UNSW, we take pride in the broad range and high quality of our teaching programs. Our teaching gains strength and currency from our research activities, strong industry links and our international nature; UNSW has strong regional and...

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 8 from $132,445 - $149,228 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, NSW

About UNSW:

UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in everything we do.

As Australia's #1 university and one of the world's leading research institutions, our people are helping solve society's biggest challenges through world‑class research, education and innovation. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and make a genuine impact, you're in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters

As AI reshapes education, you will lead the technical development of scalable platforms and applications that improve teaching, learning and assessment across the Business Faculty. Working with Education Designers, academics, professional teams and external partners, you will turn ideas into practical prototypes and production‑ready solutions for large student cohorts. This role reports to the Director, Education Excellence and Innovation, has no direct reports and is not available remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and deploy full‑stack AI‑enabled education platforms, applications and digital tools.
• Develop solutions using Large Language Models, retrieval‑augmented generation, conversational AI, agentic workflows and intelligent automation.
• Lead platform architecture, integrations and technical standards across cloud services, APIs, databases, authentication services and learning systems.
• Rapidly prototype, test and improve solutions based on user feedback and operational needs.
• Ensure solutions are secure, accessible, reliable, scalable and maintainable.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to project teams, vendors and development partners.
• Apply strong software engineering, DevOps, testing, documentation and production support practices.
• Identify and manage psychosocial and physical health and safety risks within your area of responsibility.

Who you are

You are a technically strong software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems with AI. You are curious, practical and comfortable experimenting, learning from setbacks and improving ideas through testing. Education‑sector experience is desirable, not essential.

You will bring:

• A relevant qualification and experience in software engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, information technology or a related field, or equivalent competence.
• Strong full‑stack development experience using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Experience building and deploying AI‑enabled applications using LLMs, AI APIs and cloud platforms.
• Experience with APIs, databases, web services, authentication and third‑party integrations.
• Experience with RAG systems, agentic workflows, conversational AI or intelligent automation.
• Technical leadership experience across complex software, platform or product initiatives.