Development & AI Engineer

Geely Auto; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern office facilities

Walkable location near Macquarie Park

Job summary

Geely Auto is expanding its Australian operations and seeking a Development & AI Engineer to localize Geely’s digital ecosystem, deploy AI capabilities, and collaborate with dealerships and partners.

You will lead the development of custom regional solutions, document architectures, and establish robust API interfaces to integrate Geely’s global systems with local data sources. A strong background in Python/Java and cloud platforms is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years hands-on development experience in Python, Java, or similar languages; experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and API-based architectures.
• Hands-on experience in AI/machine learning
• Understanding of automotive or retail digital ecosystems (e.g., DMS, CRM, dealer portals) is highly desirable.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable working in ambiguity within a high-growth startup-like environment within a global corporation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize applications on Geely’s regional ecosystem platform to meet Australia-specific business and customer requirements.
• Document code, architectures, and integration patterns for knowledge sharing and audit readiness.
• Architect and implement robust API interfaces and middleware solutions to connect Geely’s global systems with local Australian legacy systems or third-party data sources.
• Design, build, and deploy AI Agents to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and decision-making.

Skills

Python

Java

Cloud platforms

API-based architectures

AI/ML

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/AI/Software Engineering

Job description

Geely is a global leader in smart electric vehicles and automotive innovation.

Own iconic brands like Geely Auto, Zeekr, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, and hold a 17% stake in Aston Martin.

With $100B+ assets and 140,000+ employees worldwide.

A 13-year Fortune Global 500 innovator with a world-class AI cloud powerhouse and a 20-satellite network enabling safer autonomous driving.

Geely is rapidly expanding in Australia with an ambitious multi-year strategy. This means huge opportunity, real influence, and the chance to build people systems from the ground up in a business backed by a global powerhouse.

Mission & Vision:

A Sustainable Future, A Better World

Core Value:

Truth-seeking & practical, hardworking & enterprising, collaborative & innovative

About the Role

As a Development & AI Engineer, you will lead the localization of Geely’s digital ecosystem in Australia by developing custom solutions on the regional platform, deploying AI capabilities, and enabling partners through technical collaboration. You will be the technical anchor for innovation at the local level, ensuring technology delivers competitive advantage and customer value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and customize applications on Geely’s regional ecosystem platform to meet Australia-specific business and customer requirements.
• Document code, architectures, and integration patterns for knowledge sharing and audit readiness.
• Architect and implement robust API interfaces and middleware solutions to seamlessly connect Geely’s global systems with local Australian legacy systems or third-party data sources.

2. AI Capability Building

• Design, build, and deploy AI Agents to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and decision‑making.
• Empower local business units through AI‑driven insights and automation tools — acting as a technical coach and enabler.

3. Managing third-party tech services

• Serve as the primary technical liaison for dealerships, external partners, and third-party vendors — managing integrations, APIs, and technical specifications.
• Lead technical evaluation and selection of local suppliers and SaaS providers, ensuring alignment with Geely’s security, scalability, and compliance standards.
• Define technical standards and code review guidelines for external development partners and local vendors to ensure consistent quality, security, and maintainability of third-party deliverables.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on development experience in Python, Java, or similar languages; experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and API‑based architectures.
• Hands‑on experience in AI/machine learning—including algorithms or applications.
• Understanding of automotive or retail digital ecosystems (e.g., DMS, CRM, dealer portals) is highly desirable.
• Self‑driven, adaptable, and comfortable working in ambiguity within a high‑growth startup‑like environment within a global corporation.

Office&Transport:

• Newlyrenovatedmodernofficewithelectricadjustablesit-standdesks.
• Onlya4minswalkfromMacquarieParkMetrostationtoouroffice,easydrivingaccessviaA3,EppingRd,andM2nearby.