Rapid Application Engineer

Monash University; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & Hybrid work

Job summary

Monash University is seeking a Rapid Application Engineer to join a dynamic team bridging research, technology and commercial innovation. You’ll work across the full product lifecycle, turning research ideas into digital solutions with real-world impact.

You’ll collaborate with researchers, designers and industry partners, applying modern tools such as React, TypeScript, Node.js, and cloud platforms like GCP/Firebase and AWS to deliver scalable, user‑centred applications.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of modern software engineering practices including coding standards, testing, version control, CI/CD, cloud deployment and infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of system design and API data flows, UI state management, authentication and data integration.
• Ability to translate complex research prototypes into practical digital solutions with a focus on usability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with researchers, designers, industry partners and technical teams.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment and learn emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate research prototypes into scalable digital solutions and applications.
• Work across the full product lifecycle: explore problems, prototype, engineer and productionize.
• Collaborate with researchers, designers, industry partners and technical teams to deliver outcomes.
• Apply AI/ML concepts to user-friendly, scalable applications.
• Deliver high-quality digital experiences in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Coding standards

Testing

Version control

CI/CD

Cloud deployment

REST/GraphQL APIs

UI state management

Data integration

Communication

Tools

React

TypeScript

Node.js

GCP

Firebase

AWS

Job description

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Join a dynamic team at the intersection of research, technology and commercial innovation, where you’ll turn emerging ideas and research prototypes into digital solutions with real-world impact. As a Rapid Application Engineer, you’ll work across the full product development lifecycle, from exploring problems and shaping concepts through to prototyping, engineering and production.

Working closely with researchers, designers, industry partners and technical specialists, you’ll have the opportunity to translate complex technologies, including AI and machine learning, into intuitive, scalable and commercially viable applications. You’ll combine strong software engineering capability with a user‑centred mindset, leveraging modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, Node.js and cloud platforms including GCP/Firebase and AWS.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between research innovation and industry application, with the autonomy to solve complex problems, experiment with new technologies and deliver high-quality digital experiences that move ideas from proof‑of‑concept to meaningful commercial outcomes.

Key Selection Criteria

Strong knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including coding standards, testing, version control, CI/CD, cloud deployment and application infrastructure.

Solid understanding of system design and application architecture, including RESTful/GraphQL APIs, data flows, UI state management, authentication and data integration.

Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts, research prototypes or emerging technologies into practical digital solutions, with a strong focus on usability and user experience.

Highly developed communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with researchers, designers, industry partners and technical teams.

Strong organisation, judgement and initiative, with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-moving and ambiguous environment.

A demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn, with the adaptability to embrace emerging technologies, tools and methodologies and contribute to continuous innovation.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change‑maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top‑50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

Position Description:

Rapid Application Engineer

Applications Close:Sunday 27th September 2026, 11:55pm AEST

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities,neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at **************@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Enquiries:Steven Gardner, Group ManagerResearch and Grad Research, **************@monash.edu