Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Opus Recruitment Solutions; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Applied AI Solution Engineer to work in either Sydney or Melbourne. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with clients to deliver cutting-edge Generative AI solutions, tackling complex challenges in the industry.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building production-grade AI applications, hands-on Python skills, and a background in LLMs. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with opportunities for leadership progression.

Qualifications

• Strong experience building production-grade AI or data applications.
• Hands-on with Python development experience.
• Experience working with LLMs (OpenAI or open-source), fine-tuning, or agent-based systems.
• Solid background in solution design and analytical problem solving.
• Comfortable in a client-facing role, able to translate technical concepts into business value.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI-powered applications using modern data stacks.
• Work directly with clients to understand business challenges.
• Own end-to-end delivery of solutions.
• Lead and mentor engineers while contributing to best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, production-ready systems.
• Ensure solutions meet quality, reliability, and ethical AI standards.

Skills

Production-grade AI applications

Python development

LLMs experience

Solution design

Analytical problem solving

Client-facing role

Independent operation

Job description

Location: Sydney or Melbourne (Hybrid – client-facing)

The Opportunity

We've partnered with a global, high-growth AI consultancy looking for a Senior Applied AI Solution Engineer to join their team delivering cutting‑edge Generative AI solutions across enterprise clients.

You’ll work closely with both internal engineers and clients to design, build and deploy production‑grade AI applications, with a strong focus on LLMs, agents, and real‑world business impact.

This is a hands‑on role working on some of the most complex applied AI challenges in industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and build AI‑powered applications using large language models and modern data stacks
• Work directly with clients to understand business challenges and translate them into AI solutions
• Own end‑to‑end delivery of solutions (design → build → deploy)
• Lead and mentor engineers while contributing to technical best practices
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver scalable, production‑ready systems
• Ensure solutions meet quality, reliability, and ethical AI standards

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience building production‑grade AI or data applications
• Hands‑on with Python development experience
• Experience working with LLMs (OpenAI or open‑source), fine‑tuning, or agent‑based systems
• Solid background in solution design and analytical problem solving
• Comfortable in a client‑facing role, able to translate technical concepts into business value
• Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment

Why Join?

• Work on real‑world GenAI use cases with enterprise clients
• Join a business focused on applied R&D, innovation, and production AI
• Clear progression into leadership and solution ownership
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working with exposure to high‑impact client projects

Additional Info

• Hybrid model with client travel up to 3 days per week depending on project needs
• Open to candidates who may not tick every box but bring strong potential and curiosity