Senior Ai Engineer

Bilue; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking a Senior AI Engineer (Innovation & Squad Lead) in Sydney to design and deploy enterprise AI applications while guiding sub-squads and engaging business stakeholders. You will own production-grade AI solutions, ensure system reliability, and lead agile ceremonies.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in AI/Software/Data engineering, strong Python/SQL skills, and experience with LLM integrations, RAG pipelines, and cloud-based MLOps.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in AI Engineering, Software Engineering, or Data Engineering with production delivery.
• Experience leading agile delivery and mentoring engineers.
• Ability to translate complex AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Production AI development, architecture, and deployment of AI applications and RAG pipelines.
• Lead agile ceremonies, break down user stories, review code, and unblock squads.

Skills

Python

SQL

LangChain/LlamaIndex

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Pinecone

Qdrant

Chroma

GCP/AWS/Azure

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

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.

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).

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Required Eligibility

Full‑time position based in Sydney, NSW. To be considered, candidates must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

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