Senior Software Engineer

UNSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation and leave loading

Flexible working

Additional 3 days of leave over the X‑

Lifelong learning and career dev.

Progressive HR practices

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the School of Biomedical Engineering, based in Kensington, Sydney.

The role focuses on translating platform-specific applications to platform-agnostic architectures and leading AI deployments across frontend and backend for clinical testing.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Software Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience with forward-deployed AI engineering and translating requirements into production solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing computer vision solutions.
• Experience integrating deep learning models into production software.
• Experience developing, deploying, monitoring and maintaining ML models.
• Experience developing pose estimation solutions.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and React Native development.
• Experience with medical device regulatory environment ISO 13485.

Responsibilities

• Translate platform-specific applications to platform-agnostic architectures and tools.
• Lead deployment of AI solutions across frontend and backend for clinical testing.
• Design and implement computer vision solutions and deploy ML models.
• Develop mobile applications using TypeScript and React Native.
• Collaborate with university hospitals and institutes; report to the Project Manager; no direct reports.

Skills

Frontend/backend development

Computer vision experience

Deep learning integration

Pose estimation experience

TypeScript/React Native

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

TypeScript

React Native

ISO 13485 regulatory knowledge

Job description

This Job is based in Australia

Senior Software Engineer (School of Biomedical Engineering)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: 12-Month Fixed Term contract with possibility of extension depending on funding
• Remuneration: $118,483-$128,233 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

About UNSW School Of Biomedical Engineering

The UNSW School of Biomedical Engineering is the largest and oldest biomedical engineering school in the Southern Hemisphere. We offer cutting-edge research and high-quality education, translating innovations into clinical practice. From bionic devices to stem cell technologies and cancer diagnostics, the school is at the forefront of life-changing advancements in healthcare. Our teaching philosophy is grounded in the integration of theory and hands-on experience. Nearly every course we offer includes a practical component, ensuring students graduate with the skills and confidence to make a real-world impact. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong industry connections, UNSW Biomedical Engineering is shaping the future of medical technology. For more information on our school please visit - School of Biomedical Engineering | Engineering - UNSW Sydney

Details of the role

The Senior Software Engineer will work as part of a team in the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering on an Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) grant which will translate existing platform-specific applications to new applications based on platform-agnostic architectures, databases and toolsets.

The Senior Software Engineer will lead the forward deployment of AI solutions, working across frontend and backend software engineering to translate research capabilities into applications for clinical testing. The role will design and implement computer vision solutions, integrate deep learning capabilities, develop and deploy machine learning models, implement pose estimation capabilities, and develop mobile applications using TypeScript and React Native.

The Senior Software Engineer will work closely with collaborators across the University, selected hospitals, and relevant institutes. The role of Senior Software Engineer reports to the Project Manager and has no direct reports.

Some Key Skills Required

• A Bachelor of Software Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent, with a depth of subsequent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with forward-deployed AI engineering, working directly with users and stakeholders to translate requirements into production solutions, together with strong frontend and backend software engineering capability.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing computer vision solutions.
• Demonstrated experience integrating deep learning models and capabilities into production software.
• Demonstrated experience developing, deploying, monitoring and maintaining machine learning models.
• Demonstrated experience developing pose estimation solutions.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and React Native development.
• Demonstrated high level experience and understanding of requirements in working in a medical device regulatory environment, including compliance with ISO 13485.

UNSW Benefits And Culture

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Applications close: Tuesday 10th November before 11.30pm Sydney time

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.