Lead Software Engineer - AI Platform Services

Role overview Seek Limited is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join the AI Platform Services team in Melbourne. This role focuses on designing and building AI-powered solutions that advance the platform and enhance the user experience. Collaboration with teams across the company is a key part of the position. What you will do Partner with engineers and stakeholders from different areas to deliver AI solutions for the platform Guide and support a team of engineers, setting high standards and fostering ongoing development Shape the technical direction and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the team

Role Overview Heidi Health is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to guide the Commerce Platform team in Melbourne. This role focuses on building technology that improves how users experience healthcare. What You Will Do Lead software development projects from planning through delivery Mentor and support a team of engineers Shape the technical direction of the Commerce Platform Work across the full software development lifecycle What We Look For Deep experience in software engineering Strong leadership and team guidance skills Ability to deliver reliable, user-focused solutions This position is based in Melbourne.

Join Shield AI as an Engineering Lead for Autonomy Software!At Shield AI, we are dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through advanced intelligent systems. Founded in 2015, our venture-backed deep-tech company specializes in innovative products such as the V-BAT and X-BAT aircrafts, as well as the Hivemind Enterprise and Vision product lines. With a global presence spanning the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, our technology is actively deployed in operations around the world. To learn more about our mission and values, visit www.shield.ai and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.About the Role:As the Engineering Lead for Autonomy Software, you will spearhead the development of groundbreaking autonomy solutions that empower unmanned systems to navigate and operate intelligently within complex, real-world scenarios. Your leadership will guide multidisciplinary teams through the entire lifecycle of high-performance autonomy solutions—from algorithm conception and software development to system integration and field testing. Working at the exciting intersection of robotics, aerospace, and software engineering, you will be responsible for driving essential capabilities from initial concept to successful flight, delivering resilient and scalable systems that excel in dynamic and contested environments.

Join our team at minderacraft as a Principal Engineer / Consulting Engineer and take a leading role in the evolution of a cutting-edge smart energy platform. This position uniquely blends technical leadership with client engagement, requiring a balance of architectural guidance and strategic collaboration.As a senior technical authority, you will guide the engineering direction of our program, working closely with senior client stakeholders. With a strong emphasis on AI, we are searching for an individual who is genuinely skilled and enthusiastic about integrating AI throughout the software development lifecycle.The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded full-stack principal familiar with transitioning between React frontends, Node.js integration layers, and AWS cloud infrastructure, while confidently navigating conversations with executives.

About Future Secure AI Future Secure AI develops artificial intelligence solutions for global enterprises across multiple sectors. The team values bravery, diligence, and curiosity, encouraging open communication and professional growth. Leadership maintains an approachable, entrepreneurial style with a strong commitment to supporting each employee’s development. Company Background Future Secure AI (FSAI) operates in partnership with one of the world’s largest financial institutions. The company builds relationships with C-suite leaders at major organizations, focusing on collaboration between humans and AI to drive business outcomes. With a presence in several industries and regions, FSAI continues to expand globally. Role Overview: Senior AI Engineer (Software) – Melbourne Senior AI Engineers (Software) at FSAI play a central role in developing the company’s products and platforms. The position involves leading customer-facing projects, working directly with client and partner technical teams, and collaborating with internal groups to enhance technology solutions. This role requires balancing detailed coding work with broader business and product considerations. Strong organizational skills, a collaborative approach, and a genuine interest in advancing AI technology are important for success in this position.

The Platform Workflows Team at Canva is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in Melbourne. This position centers on building and improving the core features that power Canva’s platform. Role overview As a senior engineer, you will design, develop, and implement software solutions that strengthen platform capabilities. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is a key part of the job, ensuring that new features and improvements align with user needs and company goals. What you will do Work closely with engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver high-impact projects Contribute to the architecture and development of new platform features Focus on enhancing the user experience through well-crafted software solutions Team environment The team values creativity and open collaboration. This role offers the chance to work with modern technologies and contribute to the ongoing evolution of Canva’s platform.

Role Overview Heidi Health is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to focus on our Commerce Platform. This position is based in Melbourne. The role centers on building scalable systems that improve user experience and support smoother business operations. What You Will Do Work closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver new features and maintain core platform functionality. Design, implement, and support high-quality software solutions for commerce workflows. Contribute to decisions that shape both the technical direction and user experience of our platform.

Role OverviewXero is on the lookout for a Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team responsible for the Xero Accounting App (XAA). This flagship mobile application empowers small business owners to manage their finances conveniently on the go. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge in balancing rapid product delivery with a steadfast commitment to system health and best engineering practices, utilizing AI to enhance productivity and deliver value to our customers efficiently.You will engage in complex problem-solving, exercise advanced technical judgment, and define both the objectives and methodologies for multi-year, multi-team product and platform initiatives.Your leadership will enhance team performance by providing clear goals, eliminating obstacles, and fostering a psychologically safe and inclusive work culture.Team DynamicsOur engineering teams are dedicated to creating exceptional mobile experiences through the Xero Accounting app. We thrive in a collaborative, high-velocity, and hybrid environment, working closely with Product and Design teams to deliver beautiful mobile solutions quickly. We also maintain strong partnerships with web, platform, and domain teams to ensure seamless and reliable experiences across all user channels.Current ProjectsLead initiatives that create high-impact mobile workflows to address key user tasks such as banking, invoicing, payments, and file management, consistently exceeding customer expectations.Champion operational excellence with a focus on a "production-first" mindset, ensuring availability, accuracy, security, and scalability by automating delivery pipelines and troubleshooting common failure patterns. You will also spearhead incident responses and advocate for proactive health monitoring to maintain system resilience.Drive continuous improvements in work efficiency by identifying technical waste, simplifying complex designs, and adopting modern practices, including AI, to accelerate value delivery to customers.Work EnvironmentOur teams are based in Australia, with this hybrid role situated in Melbourne or Sydney. We offer the flexibility to balance focused work with collaborative efforts in our well-appointed offices.

Join our dynamic product team at Squiz, where we are dedicated to developing a cutting-edge cloud-based Digital Experience Platform (DXP). Our platform encompasses essential features such as Content Management, Optimization tools, and comprehensive Platform services.We are on the lookout for a Software Engineer/Team Lead to become a vital part of our engineering team on a permanent basis. This unique role is designed to blend hands-on coding with team leadership responsibilities, striking a balance of approximately 50/50.We offer location flexibility! This position is open to all candidates located on the east coast of Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane.This is a hybrid role, providing the freedom to work in a manner that suits your lifestyle.

Role overview futuresecureai is looking for a Lead AI Engineer - Software to drive the creation of software solutions built on advanced artificial intelligence. The role centers on developing and implementing AI strategies that help the business grow and operate more efficiently. What you will do Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to design, prototype, and launch products powered by AI Apply technical knowledge to projects that solve practical, real-world challenges Lead the development and rollout of AI solutions throughout the organization Location This position is available to candidates located in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane.

What is Kick? Kick is an innovative global live-streaming platform dedicated to diverse entertainment content. Our mission is to empower content creators, event organizers, and rights holders by equipping them with essential tools and revenue-sharing frameworks to monetize their work and expand their reach. We are rapidly gaining recognition as a household name, attracting top-tier creators and expanding our footprint across the globe. You might have seen our branding in the UFC octagon or alongside an F1 car as we seize every opportunity to grow. In just three years, Kick has established itself among the top four live streaming platforms worldwide, standing proudly alongside YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch. We have already made significant strides and are only just beginning our exciting journey. We invite brilliant minds to join our mission. About the Team The team is central to Kick's user experience, responsible for the evolution of the frontend platform that powers every interaction within our product. Their mission is to construct a high-performance, reliable, and scalable web foundation that allows teams to deliver seamless experiences to millions of users in real-time. They go beyond mere feature development by defining architecture, establishing engineering standards, and enhancing reliability across the frontend ecosystem. This includes optimizing rendering strategies, improving deployment safety, and ensuring robust performance during high traffic, live events, and failure scenarios. As a force multiplier across the Kick engineering team, they drive consistency, enhance code quality, and address systemic bottlenecks, significantly impacting speed-to-market, platform stability, and user experience. Key Responsibilities: Own and enhance the web frontend platform architecture (React / Next.js) focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance. Write and deploy high-quality production code, setting benchmarks for React, TypeScript, and frontend engineering best practices. Implement end-to-end platform enhancements that resolve system bottlenecks and failure modes. Establish and enforce standards for React patterns, state management, data fetching, and performance optimization. Design systems capable of handling large-scale traffic, burst events, and graceful degradation under failure or attack. Enhance deployment safety, rollout strategies, and recovery measures to avert platform-wide incidents. Collaborate with Platform and Infrastructure teams to ensure cohesive development efforts.

Join the Engineering Team at Easygo At Easygo, we are pioneers in delivering exceptional entertainment experiences across the globe. Our engineering division is dedicated to a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where we consistently challenge the norms of large-scale software design and development. We prioritize professional growth, encourage knowledge sharing, and strive for engineering excellence, setting the standard for industry best practices. Why Work with Us? Are you an enthusiastic and driven software engineer ready to immerse yourself in a dynamic environment that values creativity, ongoing education, and career advancement? We invite talented individuals who are game to tackle intricate challenges, develop scalable solutions, and collaborate with some of the best engineers in the entertainment sector. Engage in Complex Projects: Jump into challenging projects that test your skills and ingenuity. Solve intricate technical dilemmas and create scalable solutions. Fast-Track Your Career: Benefit from mentorship, training, and hands-on experience to enhance your expertise. Learn from seasoned professionals and master the art of scaling software. Collaborate with Industry Experts: Work alongside outstanding engineers, sharing insights and driving forward innovation through teamwork. Caring Culture with Focus on Career Development: We are genuinely invested in your career trajectory. Our culture emphasizes your growth with personalized learning programs and mentorship opportunities. Embrace Challenges, Celebrate Wins: Take on new challenges, learn from setbacks, and celebrate achievements as a team. Shape the Future: Your work will contribute to redefining the entertainment landscape. Key Responsibilities: Participate in coding, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to maintain high code quality, scalability, and maintainability. Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code that adheres to established coding standards and best practices. Facilitate technical discussions and propose solutions that enhance team performance, aligning with team and company objectives. Drive innovation by advocating for improvements and implementing constructive changes to boost team efficiency. Analyze complex issues and provide effective solutions that support team objectives and initiatives. Independently manage medium-sized projects or components from inception to completion. Identify improvement opportunities and proactively engage in technical discussions. Share knowledge and best practices with team members, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.

Join Appian as a Technical Lead / Senior Software Engineer in our vibrant teams located in Melbourne and Sydney. We are looking for innovative and driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to lead technical projects, mentor junior developers, and contribute to the evolution of our software solutions.

Join Our Team as an AI Software EngineerAt Maincode, we are pioneering the development of Matilda, Australia’s first large language model built and trained from the ground up. With our new compute cluster operational, we are excited to scale the next iteration of this innovative project.In this role, you will be an integral part of the training infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include constructing the pipelines and tools that enhance the efficiency of Matilda’s training, ensure stability during prolonged runs, and expedite the execution of new experiments. Given that training durations can extend from days to weeks, your work will require meticulous attention to detail.At Maincode, we believe in building AI systems from the ground up: from designing architectures to managing the infrastructure, shaping the training process, and operating the models ourselves. Matilda is not just a research prototype; it’s a fully operational system, developed at scale for open public use.We proudly operate one of Australia’s largest private AI compute environments, dedicated exclusively to training our models. This position does not involve wrapping external APIs or shipping user-facing features; instead, you will focus on the underlying systems that drive the training of a large language model from scratch.

Join RecordPoint as a Senior Platform Engineer and play a pivotal role in transforming the way organizations manage their data. Our innovative platform simplifies complex data challenges, enabling businesses to thrive in a digital-first world.As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will design and implement scalable solutions while collaborating with a team of talented engineers. Your expertise will contribute to enhancing our platform's performance and reliability, ensuring our clients receive top-notch service.

About the RoleMaincode is on a mission to develop Matilda, a cutting-edge large language model created entirely in Australia. With our new compute cluster now operational, we are scaling the next iteration and preparing for public deployment.This position is integral to our production system that supports Matilda. You will be tasked with creating and maintaining back-end services that ensure the model's practical usability, including APIs, infrastructure, and systems that transform a trained model into a dependable public resource.Our approach to AI development is comprehensive; we architect the systems, manage the infrastructure, train the models, and operate the solutions ourselves. Matilda is not merely a research prototype; it represents a robust production system trained at scale and made available to the public.Maincode boasts one of Australia's largest private AI compute environments, dedicated to the training and operation of our proprietary models. You will directly engage with the systems that deploy and serve a model built from the ground up.Your ResponsibilitiesYour role will involve building and sustaining the services that bridge the model and external interactions.This encompasses tasks such as:Developing and maintaining services for model inference and user requestsDesigning systems for managing requests, sessions, and streaming responsesImplementing reliability features including rate limiting, retries, and graceful failure mechanismsEstablishing authentication and access controls for public useCreating systems for logging, telemetry, and evaluation signalsEnhancing latency, throughput, and reliability in model servingIncorporating new model checkpoints into the production environmentCollaborating closely with training and infrastructure engineers to deploy and maintain the modelMost of your work will occur within production systems, focusing on logs, traces, performance profiles, and deployment pipelines. Our priority is to ensure a system that remains operational, efficient, and predictable under load.Who Thrives in This Role?We seek engineers at the beginning of their careers who are eager to learn how to build and operate production AI systems effectively.You may have one or two years of experience in developing production software. What we value most are curiosity, reliability, and a willingness to understand large-scale system operations.

Join Us at AirwallexAt Airwallex, we are revolutionizing the global financial landscape with our innovative payment solutions. Our integrated platform empowers over 200,000 businesses, including industry leaders like Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, and SHEIN, to manage their finances effortlessly on a global scale.Founded in the vibrant city of Melbourne, our diverse team of over 2,000 talented professionals spans across 26 offices worldwide. With a valuation of US$8 billion and backing from prominent investors such as T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, and Sequoia, we are at the forefront of creating the future of global banking. If you are eager to tackle ambitious challenges and make a substantial impact in the tech industry, we invite you to be part of our journey.What We Look ForWe seek dynamic individuals who possess the energy of a founder and are driven to create meaningful change. You should have solid expertise in your field, coupled with a strong alignment with our mission and operating principles. You thrive in fast-paced environments, are curious, and make informed decisions based on fundamental principles, balancing speed with thoroughness.We value collaboration and humility; your ability to transform innovative concepts into tangible products is crucial. Leverage AI to enhance productivity and expedite problem-solving. Here, you will face complex challenges alongside exceptional colleagues while advancing your career as we shape the future of global finance.Your RoleAs a Senior Software Engineer focusing on internal AI tools, you will play a vital role in safeguarding over $150 billion in payments for more than 150,000 companies and thousands of employees.You will collaborate with various internal teams to identify impactful projects, such as developing automation tools, managing terabyte-scale log pipelines, and utilizing AI to optimize operational efficiency. We encourage exploration of diverse technologies and solutions, allowing you to mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of our prestigious engineering team.

Role overview Xero is looking for an Engineering Manager - Platform to guide a team focused on platform development. This role involves leading engineering projects, supporting team growth, and working closely with other groups to deliver solutions that improve the customer experience. What you will do Oversee platform engineering projects from planning through delivery Mentor and develop engineers within the team Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create solutions that benefit customers Location Melbourne, Australia (260 Burwood Rd)

Join Canva's cutting-edge AI team as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing innovative software solutions that enhance our platform's capabilities. Working collaboratively with a talented team of engineers, you will contribute to exciting projects that leverage the power of AI to transform design processes. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you!

Hello, we are PEXAEvery time a property is bought, sold, or refinanced in Australia, our digital platform plays a crucial role in the settlement process. PEXA has pioneered a world-first digital settlement platform that has transformed the property exchange landscape in Australia, assisting over 20,000 individuals weekly in safely settling their homes.Since our inception in 2010, we have grown to a diverse team of over 1,000 professionals across multiple continents. We are committed to continuous growth and innovation, driven by a team of inquisitive creators and visionary thinkers. We invite ambitious individuals like you to join our journey.Your RoleIn the position of Platform Engineer at PEXA, you will be integral to our global technology infrastructure, designing and enhancing the core platform capabilities that enable secure, scalable, and efficient product delivery.Your responsibilities will include building and automating robust cloud infrastructure across our AWS environments utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code and cutting-edge automation frameworks. You will also design and refine CI and CD pipelines to enhance delivery speed, reliability, and observability.Collaboration is key in this role. You will work closely with software delivery teams, security experts, and resiliency and observability units to bolster our platform's performance, security, and developer experience. Additionally, you will mentor Associate Platform Engineers and Graduates, contribute to engineering forums and architecture reviews, and influence the future direction of our platform roadmap.Role OverviewThis role involves designing, delivering, and continuously enhancing scalable, resilient, and secure platform infrastructure across PEXA's global cloud environments.You will advocate for self-service capabilities that empower delivery teams and mitigate operational bottlenecks, implement best practices for monitoring, alerting, and incident response, and support strategic initiatives including cloud cost optimization, architecture standardization, and technology modernization.We seek a candidate with a strong automation mindset who embraces a generative and agentic AI-first approach to engineering, fostering continuous improvement in testing, observability, and platform performance.