Position: Software Engineer - Machine Learning New

REA Group Ltd.; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible leave options

Birthday leave

Parental leave

Hackdays

Job summary

REA Group Ltd. is hiring for a data-focused role in Sydney within the PropTrack data science & analytics team. Design, code, test and deploy ML pipelines and AI products using Python, SQL, and cloud services to support internal and customer-facing analytics.

The role emphasizes experimentation, collaboration, and learning in a high-performance culture, with hybrid work options and opportunities to innovate across property insights and predictive analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a similar field.
• Strong coding skills in SQL, Python, and at least one data-science language.
• Experience with ML lifecycle and model deployment processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and deploy ML pipelines using Python, SQL, IaC, AWS, and GCP.
• Build AI products with Generative AI, LLMs, and traditional ML techniques.
• Prototype and spike PoCs to explore new ideas with senior engineers.
• Support data processes with ad-hoc analysis, dashboards, and self-service reporting.
• Analyze data coverage and quality across datasets for multiple teams.
• Follow agile practices including TDD, CI/CD and pair programming.
• Share responsibility for run-and-operate of the software we build.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

C#

Generative AI

Time Series

ML Lifecycle

ML Libraries

Data Analysis

Cloud Platforms

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science / Maths / Statistics

Tools

XGBoost

LightGBM

Scikit-learn

PyTorch

Keras

HF models

Transformers

FastAPI

Flask

Job description

• Build innovative AI and machine learning products that shape how Australia experiences property.
• Join a collaborative team where learning, experimentation and impact go hand in hand.
• Permanent role based in Sydney

We're REA
With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step – whether that's finding or financing your next home.

Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to have been named one of Australia’s Best Workplaces four times since 2021 — including third place in 2025 — plus Best Workplace for Women in 2023 and Best Workplace in Technology in 2024 and 2025. These listings are testament to every person who helps make REA a great place to work.

Where the team fits in

PropTrack is Australia’s leading source of property insights, digital valuation solutions, and predictive analytics. This role sits within our Data Science & Analytics team, which is responsible for the development, deployment, and operations of internal and customer-facing statistical, machine learning, and AI models. The team collaborates closely with a wide range of groups across the business, including Core Property Data, Mortgage Solutions, Consumer AI, Consumer Product & Experience, Commercial and Mortgage Choice.

What the role is all about

• Design, code, test, and deploy machine learning pipelines using Python, SQL, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS, and GCP.
• Build innovative AI products using Generative AI, LLMs, and traditional machine learning techniques.
• Prototype and spike out Proofs of Concept (POCs) to explore new ideas and evaluate their feasibility in collaboration with senior engineers.
• Support data processes – assist with ad-hoc analysis, automated dashboards, and self-service reporting tools so that everyone gets a good sense of the state our data.
• Analyse and produce data coverage and quality statistics across internal and external data sets to provide a high level of awareness across multiple teams.
• Following agile software development practices such as test-driven development, continuous delivery and pair programming.
• Sharing responsibility for all operational aspects of the software that we build, in support of our “you build it; you run it” philosophy where dev-ops is a part of everyday life.
• Learning –we are constantly learning together, mentoring each other and striving to do things better

Who we’re looking for

Our ideal candidate will have a mix of skills in the areas below. Don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t tick every item:

• Programming skills in languages such as SQL, Python, R, C#, or similar. While we’re happy for you to learn specific languages on the job, you must have the ability to code.
• A passion for:Machine Learning, Deep Learning / Generative AI, Time Series Analysis & Forecasting, Software Development
• In-depth knowledge of the machine learning model lifecycle.
• Experience with key ML and hosting libraries, such as XGBoost, LightGBM, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, Keras, HF models, Transformers, FastAPI, or Flask.
• Data handling skills, including cleaning, analysing, and interpreting large data sets, and an intuitive sense for identifying when the data is incorrect or inconsistent.
• Basic understanding of cloud service providers, like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including their core services, tools, and general applications in a business context.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with business stakeholders.
• Bachelors in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a similar discipline.

The REA experience

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working
• Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave
• Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
• Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity
• Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.

Like a lot of companies, we have perps out there who like to ‘phish’ and have had a few recent instances of people pretending to be from REA and making offers of employment, on the condition that they transfer money for security checks.

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