Software Engineer

Nine; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nine, Australia’s largest locally owned media company, is seeking a Software Engineer in the AI Engineering function to build and maintain backend software powering AI products. You’ll work on scalable Python services, data pipelines, and production systems across GCP/AWS, with a focus on quality, reliability, and maintainability.

Join a team that blends data science and AI engineering to deliver production-grade AI software, APIs, and tooling.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial software engineering experience building, shipping, and maintaining backend systems.
• Proficiency in Python or similar, with readable, testable, and maintainable code.
• Solid experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and backend microservices.
• Hands-on working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS or GCP).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices: Git, CI/CD workflows, automated testing frameworks, and basic cloud deployment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with Go, Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), or Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/OpenTofu).
• Some exposure to or curiosity about integrating LLM APIs, vector databases, or RAG frameworks.
• Experience in digital media, publishing, or digital content platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build & Ship: Write clean, scalable Python code to develop production backend services, APIs, and data pipelines across GCP and AWS (EKS).
• Maintain Engineering Standards: Champion code quality through test-driven development, thoughtful PR reviews, and adherence to modern architecture patterns.
• Systems & Delivery: Partner with the Tech Lead and AI Product team to break down requirements into deliverable software components.
• Operational Stability: Support CI/CD pipelines, system observability, and monitoring to maintain high-availability tools in production.

Skills

Python

RESTful APIs

Backend microservices

Cloud (AWS/GCP)

DevOps (Git, CI/CD)

LLM APIs exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Go

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS/GKE)

Terraform/OpenTofu

Job description

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

The Data Science & AI team sits within Nine's Digital group, building AI-powered products that create genuine value for Nine's business and its audiences. The team operates across two complementary tracks: a Data Science function focused on modelling and business optimisation; and an AI Engineering function that designs and ships production AI software.

As Software Engineer within the AI Engineering function you will build and maintain the software that powers our AI products. You are a disciplined backend software engineer who wants to apply software engineering rigour to production systems, internal agentic automation, and high-traffic audience features.

What You’ll Do

Build & Ship: Write clean, scalable Python code to develop production backend services, APIs, and data pipelines across GCP and AWS (EKS).

Maintain Engineering Standards: Champion code quality through test-driven development, thoughtful PR reviews, and adherence to modern architecture patterns.

Systems & Delivery: Partner closely with the Tech Lead and AI Product team to break down requirements into deliverable, maintainable software components.

Operational Stability: Support CI/CD deployment pipelines, system observability, and monitoring to maintain high-availability tools in production.

What You’ll Bring

3–5 years of commercial software engineering experience building, shipping, and maintaining backend systems.

Proficiency in Python or similar, with an emphasis on writing readable, testable, and maintainable code.

Solid experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and backend microservices.

Hands-on working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS or GCP).

Familiarity with DevOps practices: Git, CI/CD workflows, automated testing frameworks, and basic cloud deployment.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Familiarity with Go, Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), or Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/OpenTofu).

Some exposure to or curiosity about integrating LLM APIs, vector databases, or RAG frameworks.

Experience in digital media, publishing, or digital content platforms.

Additional Information

How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.