Senior Platform Engineer: Cloud, Ai & Reliability

Macquarie Bank Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Bank Limited in Australia is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer focused on Cloud AI Reliability to design, build and operate AI service features and components. You will work across software, data, AI services, integration and user experience, balancing reliability, security and observability, while delivering production-ready solutions with clear runbooks and evidence.

The role is full-time and based in Sydney or Melbourne with remote working options, offering a meaningful equity

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering across software, data and AI services.
• Experience with APIs, data flows and service boundaries.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, observability and production support.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, release and support AI service features.
• Engineer across software, data, AI, integration and UX when needed.
• Create code, tests, documentation, runbooks and release evidence.
• Apply patterns for security, privacy, Responsible AI, resilience.
• Contribute to design reviews, incident learning and continuous improvement.
• Raise blockers and risks early.

Skills

Hands-on

APIs

Data flows

AI services

Integration

Tools

CI/CD

Observability

Security testing

Job description

Senior Platform Engineer Cloud AI Reliability

What you will do

• Design, build, test, release and support defined AI service features and components.
• Engineer across software, data, AI, integration and user experience where the work requires it.
• Create clear code, automated tests, documentation, runbooks and release evidence.
• Apply established patterns for security, privacy, Responsible AI, observability, recovery and operational resilience.
• Contribute to design reviews, code reviews, incident learning and continuous improvement.
• Raise unclear requirements, control gaps, defects, blockers and delivery risks early.

What you will bring to the table

• Hands‑on engineering experience across software, data, AI services, integration, testing and operations.
• Working knowledge of APIs, events, data flows, service boundaries, identity, state, audit and error handling.
• Working AI service capability across ML, LLMs, RAG, agents, evaluation, tool controls, monitoring and fallback.
• Experience with secure coding, automated testing, CI/CD, observability and production support.
• An understanding of traceability, evidence, privacy, human approval and control‑aware delivery.
• Clear communication, curiosity, collaboration and a willingness to learn from review and operational feedback.

Ready to build what matters?

We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians, and neurodiverse community.

Employer culture

We are a leading-edge AI services company focusing on delivery of AI‑enhanced products. Our team culture values passion for building practical AI solutions, a focus on user impact, and continuous learning. We learn from teammates, from customers and from the AI research community.

Location

Full‑time, permanently based in Sydney or Melbourne with remote working.

Compensation

Series A salary + meaningful equity.