Senior AI Engineer

News Corp; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Health & wellbeing

Time off

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Job summary

News Corp Australia is searching for a Senior AI Engineer (Innovation & Squad Lead) to bridge business strategy and production AI delivery in Sydney. You will design and deploy enterprise AI applications while leading sub-squads, running agile ceremonies, and aligning with senior stakeholders to convert complex needs into valuable AI solutions.

In this role, you’ll co-own AI production systems with the Senior Data Scientist and engineering teams, scale AI capabilities, and ensure reliability,

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in AI/Software/Data engineering and delivering production AI applications.
• Production-grade AI delivery experience across end-to-end ML/AI pipelines.
• Ability to translate complex AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy production-grade AI applications, RAG pipelines, APIs, and LLM integrations.
• Lead agile ceremonies, break down work, review code, and guide sub‑squads as needed.
• Partner with business leads to identify high‑value automation opportunities and articulate AI risks to non‑technical partners.
• Co‑own AI production systems with the data science and engineering teams to ensure reliability and CI/CD quality.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

LangChain/LlamaIndex

SQL

Agile / Scrum

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Quantitative Finance

Tools

Pinecone

Qdrant

Chroma

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Job description

NSW - SHS 2 Holt Street Surry Hills

Full time

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What's the role?

Are you a seasoned AI Engineer who bridges the gap between high-level business strategy and hands-on, production-grade AI delivery?

We are looking for a Senior AI Engineer (Innovation & Squad Lead) to act as an innovation catalyst across our systems and operations. In this dual-impact role, you will design and deploy enterprise AI applications while leading sub-squads, running agile ceremonies, and working closely with senior business stakeholders to turn complex needs into high-value AI solutions.

Operating at the intersection of technical architecture, agile leadership, and stakeholder engagement, you will co‑own our AI production systems alongside the Senior Data Scientist while helping scale our engineering capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Production AI Development & Architecture: Design, build, and deploy production‑grade AI applications, RAG pipelines, API services, and LLM integrations. Rapidly prototype proof‑of‑concept solutions (e.g., automated commentary, interactive scenario analysis).

• Stakeholder Engagement & Innovation: Partner with business leads and subject matter experts to discover high‑value automation opportunities. Facilitate ideation workshops and clearly articulate complex AI concepts and risks to non‑technical partners.

• Technical Leadership & Agile Delivery: Lead agile ceremonies, break down technical user stories, conduct code reviews, clear blockers, and step up to direct sub‑squads as team capabilities expand.

• Continuity & Platform Health: Co‑own production AI applications alongside the Senior Data Scientist and engineering team to guarantee system reliability, maintain CI/CD standards, and eliminate single‑point‑of‑failure risks.

Who are you?

• Experience: Around 5+ years of hands‑on experience in AI Engineering, Software Engineering, or Data Engineering, with a proven track record of delivering production applications and leading agile delivery.

• Core Technical Stack:

• Languages & Frameworks: Advanced Python (FastAPI, LangChain/LlamaIndex) and SQL.

• AI & Databases: Vector databases (Pinecone, Qdrant, Chroma) and production RAG pipeline architecture.

• Cloud & MLOps: Enterprise cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure), Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.

• Leadership & Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management skills, ability to translate ambiguous requirements into actionable tech roadmaps, and experience mentoring engineers.

• Mindset: An innovative self‑starter with strong commercial acumen, dedicated to both rapid prototyping and long‑term production stability.

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical mastery).

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values‑driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits

• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)

• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career

• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company‑organised charity drives

• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee‑resource groups and accessibility to multi‑faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia. In an evolving media industry our brands continue to drive the story and influence the agenda - 7.4 million Australians read one of our national, metro or regional paid daily titles a week. We are proud to be the greatest storytellers in Australia. Our products are innovative and dynamic, constantly adapting to new challenges and pioneering the way forward to lead the market. A fast paced and ever changing environment requires adequate, robust and reliable business systems and processes which play a vital part in our success.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here (http://[e-mail]) . In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.

Renowned for world‑class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast‑paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever‑changing fields.