Senior AI Software Engineer

Calleo; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Calleo is seeking an experienced Senior AI Engineer / Developer to design, build and deploy secure, scalable AI and Generative AI solutions for a major Federal Government program. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, including LLMs, MLOps and cloud-native platforms, collaborating with architecture, data science, cyber security and engineering teams to deliver enterprise-scale AI capabilities.

You’ll join Calleo’s team across ACT and other states, with a 12-month contract and potential

Qualifications

• Strong Python and software engineering experience.
• Hands-on AI/ML, LLMs, Generative AI and MLOps.
• Knowledge of RAG, embeddings, vector databases and AI deployment.
• Experience with containers, cloud platforms, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong understanding of APIs, DevSecOps and secure-by-design principles.
• Excellent technical leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with OpenShift AI, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure and NVIDIA GPUs is highly regarded.
• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Australian Government Baseline security clearance due to the security requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise AI, ML and Generative AI solutions.
• Build AI applications, APIs, integrations and automated deployment pipelines.
• Implement MLOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable and compliant with enterprise requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and resolve complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

LLMs

MLOps

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Secure-by-design

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

OpenShift AI

Security clearance eligible

Tools

AWS

Azure

OpenShift AI

Kubernetes

NVIDIA GPUs

Job description

Calleo is seeking an experienced Senior AI Engineer / Developer to design, build and deploy secure, scalable AI and Generative AI solutions for a major Federal Government program.

You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, including LLMs, MLOps and cloud-native platforms, collaborating with architecture, data science, cyber security and engineering teams to deliver enterprise-scale AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise AI, ML and Generative AI solutions.
• Build AI applications, APIs, integrations and automated deployment pipelines.
• Implement MLOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable and compliant with enterprise requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and resolve complex engineering challenges.

Skills & Experience

• Strong Python and software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML, LLMs, Generative AI and MLOps.
• Knowledge of RAG, embeddings, vector databases and AI deployment.
• Experience with containers, cloud platforms, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong understanding of APIs, DevSecOps and secure-by-design principles.
• Excellent technical leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with OpenShift AI, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure and NVIDIA GPUs is highly regarded.
• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Australian Government Baseline security clearancedue to the security requirements of the role.

What's on Offer?

• Initial 12-month contract, with extensions of up to 24 months.
• Locations across ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, WA and SA.
• Hybrid working following six weeks of full-time onsite attendance.
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale AI and Generative AI initiatives

Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Follow Calleo on LinkedIn or visit www.calleo.com.au to explore our opportunities.