AI Platform Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Leave loading

Flexible working options

Career development

Discounts across retail, education and

Job summary

University of New South Wales – Kensington 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 work with Education Designers, academics, and partners to turn ideas into production-ready solutions for large cohorts.

You will bring strong full- stack development experience, expertise with LLMs and AI APIs, cloud platforms, APIs and databases, plus a practical understanding of

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in software engineering, computer science, AI or related field or equivalent competence.
• Strong full-stack development experience with modern languages & frameworks.
• Experience building AI-enabled apps using LLMs, AI APIs and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and deploy full‑stack AI-enabled education platforms, apps and tools.
• Develop solutions using LLMs, RAG, conversational AI, agentic workflows and automation.
• Lead platform architecture, integrations and technical standards across cloud services and learning systems.
• Prototype, test and improve solutions based on user feedback and needs.
• Ensure solutions are secure, accessible, reliable, scalable and maintainable.

Skills

Full-stack development

AI-enabled apps

LLMs

APIs

DevOps

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Security & privacy

Education

Software engineering degree

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Docker

Job description

University of New South Wales – Kensington NSW

• 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.
• Experience with version control, testing, CI/CD, monitoring, observability and production support.
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• A practical understanding of privacy, security, accessibility and ethical AI.
• Commitment to UNSW’s values, policies and health and safety responsibilities.

Desirable experience includes higher education, learning technologies, digital assessment, learning analytics or vendor coordination.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the positionlisting onJobs@UNSW

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. It's our people who make UNSW one of the world's leading universities.

Along with the opportunity to work on diverse, high-risk projects that support world-class research and education, you'll enjoy benefits that are hard to find in many construction and infrastructure environments, including:

• 17% superannuation and additional leave loading.
• Additional 3 days' leave over the Christmas shutdown.
• Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Discounts and entitlements across retail, education and fitness.

To learn more about working at UNSW, visit: https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Pre-Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.