Forward Deployed Software Engineer - AUS Government

The AI Forward Deployed Engineering (AI FDE) team at Databricks is a distinguished group dedicated to delivering cutting-edge AI solutions directly to our clients. Our mission is to empower customers to design and implement innovative AI applications that set new industry standards. By collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, product teams, and internal experts, we strategically enhance our clients' capabilities in the rapidly evolving fields of Generative AI, LLMOps, and Machine Learning. If you thrive on customer engagement, teamwork, and staying ahead of GenAI trends, this team is the perfect fit for you. Remote work options are available.

Join Databricks as a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), where you will work closely with our most strategic clients to architect and implement customized full-stack applications and solutions on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, as well as other prevalent software frameworks. You will take charge of the architecture, guide design choices, and execute comprehensive systems that integrate data engineering, AI, and application development. This role is hands-on and customer-facing, ideal for software engineers, developers, and innovators who excel at the intersection of technology and business impact. The perfect candidate will possess a blend of engineering skills, flexibility, curiosity, and a fervor for addressing intricate challenges that yield quantifiable results. Your Impact: Architecture Ownership: Lead the architectural and design phases, ensuring that solutions are secure, scalable, and meet both customer requirements and Databricks best practices. Application Engineering: Create and develop applications that encompass backend, frontend, and integrations, bringing data and AI to life for enterprise users utilizing the Databricks platform. Solution Delivery: Deliver high-quality production systems, from data ingestion and transformation to ML/AI model integration and user-facing applications. Customer Engagement: Embed within customer teams, collaborating with stakeholders from technical professionals to executives to deeply understand their challenges and provide impactful solutions. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside Sales, Product, and Field Engineering to ensure a smooth customer journey from pre-sales to post-deployment. Reusable Assets & Scale: Contribute to accelerators, frameworks, and best practices that enhance impact across accounts and shape the Databricks product roadmap.

About Our TeamJoin OpenAI’s innovative Forward Deployed Engineering team, where we collaborate with clients to transform groundbreaking research into robust production systems. We thrive at the nexus of customer service and core platform development.Role OverviewAs a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will spearhead intricate end-to-end deployments of cutting-edge models in collaboration with our most strategic partners. You will be responsible for discovery, technical scoping, system design, implementation, and production rollout, working closely with customer engineering and domain teams.Your success will be gauged by production adoption, tangible workflow impacts, and evaluative feedback that shapes product and model trajectories. You will collaborate with our Product, Research, Partnerships, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Security, and Go-to-Market teams.This position is located in Sydney and follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days in the office per week. We also provide relocation assistance, and travel may be required up to 50% of the time.Key ResponsibilitiesLead technical delivery across multiple deployments from initial prototype to stable production.Develop full-stack systems that create customer value and enhance our learning processes.Work closely with customer teams to understand their requirements and facilitate the adoption of your solutions.Define project scope, sequence deliveries, and proactively address any blockers.Balance trade-offs among scope, speed, and quality while adjusting plans to ensure successful delivery.Contribute directly to the codebase when clarity or progress necessitates it.Document effective workflows into tools, playbooks, or constructs for broader use.Provide field feedback that informs Research and Product teams on model performance and areas for improvement.Foster team alignment through clear communication and follow-through.Ideal Candidate ProfilePossess 5+ years of engineering or technical deployment experience with a customer-facing focus.Demonstrated ability to scope and deliver complex systems in dynamic or uncertain environments.Proficient in writing and reviewing production-grade code across frontend and backend, utilizing Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.

Join Aircall, an innovative AI-driven customer communications platform, empowering over 22,000 businesses globally to enhance revenue, expedite issue resolution, and scale customer-facing teams. We are revolutionizing customer communications by uniting voice, SMS, WhatsApp, and AI into a single, cohesive workspace.Our growth is fueled by a straightforward principle: enable teams to work smarter, not harder. With features like our AI Voice Agent automating routine calls, AI Assist optimizing post-call tasks, and AI Assist Pro providing real-time support, we empower individuals to excel in their roles. This leads to increased revenue, quicker resolutions, and teams that can confidently expand.Headquartered in Paris, with a robust presence in North America anchored in Seattle and teams across Madrid, London, Berlin, San Francisco, New York City, Sydney, and Mexico City, Aircall has developed a product that customers adore and a rapidly scaling business, supported by top-tier investors and driven by swift AI advancements across various product lines.At Aircall, you'll become part of a dynamic company. We are ambitious, product-oriented, and results-driven, characterized by visible impact, quick decision-making, and genuine growth.Our Work Culture at Aircall: We prioritize customer satisfaction, leverage data to drive decisions, and focus on delivering significant outcomes. We value ownership, ongoing learning, and a swift approach. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where trust and impact are paramount, you will find your place here.Team OverviewThe Forward Deployed Engineering team at Aircall integrates our cutting-edge AI Agents technology with real-world SMB workflows. We transform possibilities into practical solutions, enhancing customer experiences, increasing productivity, and unlocking new business opportunities. Collaborating across Product, Engineering, Sales, Solutions, and Customer Success, our team guarantees that every deployment yields measurable results. This active role sits at the crossroads of technical consulting, project leadership, and AI adoption strategy. While you don't need to be a full-time software engineer, proficiency in APIs, strong project management skills, and a passion for continuous learning, building, and scaling new models are essential to empower both customers and colleagues.Role Overview

Location : Sydney, Australia (Hybrid - Travel to customer office)About Us At Relevance AI, we are on a mission to revolutionize the AI workforce, empowering teams to leverage AI agents that think, act, and collaborate like industry experts.Our platform enables anyone to create and manage intelligent agents that streamline workflows, facilitate decision-making, and enhance collaboration—all within a unified ecosystem. We proudly support leading organizations such as Canva, Databricks, Confluent, Autodesk, Lightspeed, Rakuten, Aveva, Qualified, and Activision Blizzard, helping them achieve operational excellence across marketing and sales.Backed by prominent investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Peak XV, and King River Capital, we successfully raised our Series B in April 2025, fueling our growth and advancing the field of agentic automation.With headquarters in San Francisco and Sydney, we operate in a hybrid model that values curiosity, collaboration, and execution—we think big, move fast, and achieve success together.This year, we were honored to be recognized as LinkedIn’s #1 Startup in Australia.If you are eager to shape the future of AI, we invite you to join our team.The Role As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will collaborate closely with our strategic enterprise clients to drive the adoption and impact of our AI platform.Your role will involve embedding with client teams, sometimes for extended periods, to analyze their workflows, prototype innovative solutions, and implement high-value use cases that accelerate their transformation. This position requires travel.As a vital link between pre-sales and post-sales, you will work alongside Account Executives to identify new opportunities, execute technical implementations, and ensure that customers derive lasting value from our offerings. This hands-on, consultative role combines technical expertise with customer empathy and business insight.Your Impact Act as the dedicated Solutions Engineer for key enterprise accounts, working alongside client teams to foster adoption, achieve measurable results, and facilitate expansion.Collaborate with Account Executives, Solution Engineers, and other team members to drive project success and deliver high-quality implementations.

About LangChainLangChain is on a mission to democratize intelligent agents. We provide a comprehensive foundation for agent engineering in the real world, enabling developers to transition from mere prototypes to production-ready AI agents that organizations can depend on. Initially launched as widely embraced open-source tools, we have since evolved to offer a robust platform for building, evaluating, deploying, and managing agents at scale.Today, our products, including LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, and Agent Builder, are integral to teams delivering authentic AI solutions across both startups and large enterprises. Millions of developers trust LangChain to enhance AI functionalities at firms such as Replit, Clay, Coinbase, Workday, Lyft, Cloudflare, Harvey, Rippling, Vanta, and 35% of the Fortune 500.With $125M raised in Series B funding from IVP, Sequoia, Benchmark, CapitalG, and Sapphire Ventures, we are in a dynamic phase of product development, experiencing rapid growth, and every team member contributes significantly to our mission and collaborative environment. At LangChain, your work can shape the future of this technology.About the RoleLocation: Sydney, AustraliaEngage with pioneering companies at the forefront of LLM applications, transforming concepts into production-ready applications.Collaborate on diverse LLM applications including concierge search, code generation, agentic co-pilots, and more.Present technical demonstrations of LangChain's full suite of products.Conduct training sessions and workshops on industry best practices aimed at developer audiences.Work closely with the enterprise sales team to secure client deals.Collaborate with engineering teams to translate customer insights and feedback into product enhancements.Lead special projects, both internally and externally, to rigorously test our new products.Successful Candidates Will Have:A passion for working with clients or aspirations to become future founders.Experience as a deployed engineer or solution architect, preferably in developer-focused companies.An engineering background and a desire to be a trusted partner for clients.A knack for discovering innovative solutions and making technology accessible to users.

About Cognition Cognition develops advanced AI solutions for the engineering sector. The team includes competitive programming champions and former leaders from companies such as Scale AI, Waymo, Tesla, and Google DeepMind. Their flagship product, Devin, is an AI software engineer built to work alongside people and help tackle complex technical challenges. Role Overview: Deployed Engineer - ANZ (Sydney) The Deployed Engineer acts as the main technical contact for Cognition’s customers in Australia and New Zealand. This role focuses on ensuring clients get the most value from Devin, from the moment of deployment through to full integration and ongoing use. The position blends technical problem-solving with relationship management, supporting clients as they adopt and expand their use of AI-driven engineering tools. What You Will Do Oversee technical aspects of the customer journey, from initial deployment to activation, making sure clients succeed with Devin. Work directly with client teams to understand their technical needs and identify where Devin can deliver the most impact. Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering teams at customer organizations to support smooth product integration and drive adoption. Gather and relay customer feedback, advocating for user needs and helping shape product features to match real-world requirements. Use product insight to contribute to strategic decisions around the product roadmap and future enhancements. Who We’re Looking For The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background, either through formal computer science education or significant experience in technical sales. Success in this role requires a mix of technical skill, problem-solving ability, and a collaborative approach to working with customers.

Role Overview Lorikeet is hiring a Forward Deployed Product Manager based in Sydney, Australia. This role centers on guiding product direction and execution alongside cross-functional teams. The position calls for someone who can listen to customers, spot their needs, and turn those insights into clear product roadmaps. What You Will Do Collaborate with engineering, design, and other teams to define and deliver product features Gather feedback from clients and stakeholders to inform product decisions Translate customer needs into actionable plans and priorities Help shape Lorikeet’s product strategy and contribute to ongoing improvements About Lorikeet Lorikeet builds technology products for clients who expect more from their tools. The company’s Sydney headquarters serves as the hub for product development and innovation.

Dialpad Inc. develops an AI-powered business communications platform that combines calling, messaging, meetings, and contact center tools. The system provides real-time insights during conversations, helping organizations make smarter decisions as they work. Over 70,000 organizations worldwide, including WeWork, Asana, NASDAQ, AAA Insurance, COMPASS Realty, Uber, Randstad, and Tractor Supply, rely on Dialpad to strengthen customer relationships with immediate, AI-driven support. Dialpad is committed to advancing intelligent agents in business communications. The DAART initiative (Dialpad Agentic AI in Real Time) focuses on automating workflows, resolving customer issues as they arise, and supporting revenue growth during live conversations. For more information, visit dialpad.com. How Dialpad works AI is at the core of everyday work at Dialpad. Employees use advanced AI tools to streamline tasks, encourage creativity, and improve productivity. Every conversation, whether with clients or internally, is seen as a valuable source of insight, with the platform designed to turn these discussions into practical actions. Values Dialpad seeks Dialpad looks for people who are curious and set high standards for themselves. The company values ambition and encourages everyone to do their best work. Core values include: Scrappy Curious Optimistic Persistent Empathetic

At Databricks, our core values shape everything we do. We foster a proactive and customer-focused culture, enabling us to create a unified platform that democratizes data science and analytics. Our goal is to empower our customers to make informed decisions that drive their businesses forward. With a user-friendly and intuitive platform, we facilitate the transformation of insights into actionable strategies while nurturing a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will play a crucial role in this mission. Leveraging your technical expertise, you'll showcase how our Data Intelligence Platform can address complex data challenges faced by our clients. Collaborating with a dedicated and innovative team, you'll craft tailored solutions that help our customers achieve their objectives and advance their businesses. Join us in revolutionizing the way people interact with data and contribute to a better world!

About HappyRobotHappyRobot is a pioneering AI-native operating system designed to revolutionize the real economy. Our technology bridges the gap between intelligence and action, enabling businesses to manage complex, mission-critical operations autonomously. By leveraging real-time insights, specialized AI agents, and orchestrating intelligence, we empower enterprises to optimize their operations and enhance efficiency.Our AI OS continuously evolves, compounding knowledge and optimizing processes at every level. We are initially focusing on supply chain and industrial-scale operations, where resilience, speed, and ongoing improvement are paramount. This allows human teams to concentrate on strategic, creative, and other high-value tasks.To learn more about our vision, check out our Manifesto. HappyRobot has successfully raised $62M in funding, including a recent $44M Series B round in September 2025, with support from esteemed investors such as Y Combinator (YC), Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), and Base10. These partners share our mission to transform enterprise operations. We are committed to building a world-class team of driven professionals with exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation in a dynamic, high-intensity environment. If this aligns with your ambitions, we invite you to join us at HappyRobot.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Founding Forward Deployed Engineer to become a key member of our Australia team. As our first technical hire in the region and the second team member locally, you will collaborate closely with the Country General Manager to shape how HappyRobot operates and scales in Australia.In this role, you will leverage your strong technical skills and exceptional communication abilities to engage directly with enterprise clients, designing, deploying, and optimizing AI workers within their operations.Your responsibilities will extend beyond delivering high-quality AI deployments; you will also play a crucial role in establishing our local playbook. This includes defining customer onboarding processes, deploying AI workers, creating feedback mechanisms for product enhancement, and laying the groundwork for future hires in the region. At HappyRobot, you will experience a culture free from bureaucracy and rigid hierarchies. We are builders at heart—we execute, deliver, take ownership, and prioritize customer outcomes.

About Plenti Plenti is a fintech lender focused on making loans faster and fairer through technology. Since 2014, the company has expanded into personal lending, renewable energy, and automotive finance, always aiming to improve the customer experience. Plenti is publicly listed on the ASX and manages a loan portfolio of more than $2.5 billion, with annual revenues over $250 million. The team numbers over 250 people in Australia, all working toward ambitious growth goals. AI Engineer Role Overview Plenti is building a specialized AI team and is hiring an AI Engineer in Sydney. This role centers on designing, developing, and deploying AI-driven solutions to improve operational efficiency and support stronger sales outcomes. The position is hands-on, offering the chance to integrate AI features directly into Plenti’s core platforms and see the impact of that work. The AI Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and business stakeholders. The main focus is to turn complex business needs into scalable, production-ready AI systems that deliver measurable value.

Location : Sydney, Australia (Hybrid - 3 Days In Office)About Us At Relevance AI, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the AI workforce. Our goal is to empower teams to harness AI agents that think, act, and collaborate like seasoned experts.Our platform allows users to create and manage intelligent agents that streamline workflows, make decisions, and enhance collaboration. We proudly serve industry leaders including Canva, Databricks, Confluent, Autodesk, Lightspeed, Rakuten, Aveva, Qualified, and Activision Blizzard, enabling them to achieve operational excellence in marketing and sales.Supported by notable investors like Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Peak XV, and King River Capital, we successfully raised our Series B funding in April 2025 to further accelerate our growth and push the boundaries of agentic automation.With headquarters in San Francisco and Sydney, we embrace a hybrid work model that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and swift execution. We are proud to have been recognized as LinkedIn’s #1 Startup in Australia in 2025. If you're eager to shape the future of AI, we want you on our team.The Role We are looking for exceptional Staff Engineers to join our AI team and innovate AI-powered products. This role is a high-impact applied AI position for engineers who are passionate about making a real-world difference. You’ll develop and deploy AI features that address customer needs across various industries, transforming cutting-edge agentic AI into reliable production systems.This is not a conventional ML or MLOps role. Your responsibilities will encompass the entire stack, from designing and building AI-powered workflows to creating tools and user experiences. Your tasks will involve prompt and context engineering, agent orchestration, backend services, APIs, infrastructure, and user-facing interfaces, often collaborating on the same project.You will work closely within a small, high-performing team of AI specialists, reporting directly to our co-founder, and engaging deeply with our diverse Product & Engineering teams. If you are excited about LLMs, multi-agent systems, and tackling complex AI challenges, this role is tailored for you.

Location : Sydney, Australia (Hybrid - 3 Days In Office)About Us At Relevance AI, we are revolutionizing the AI workforce. Our mission is to empower teams to effectively delegate significant tasks to AI agents that think, act, and collaborate like experts.With our platform, anyone can effortlessly create and manage intelligent agents that streamline workflows, make informed decisions, and enhance collaboration. Our cutting-edge technology is already trusted by industry leaders like Canva, Databricks, Confluent, Autodesk, Lightspeed, Rakuten, Aveva, Qualified, and Activision Blizzard, enabling them to achieve excellence across operations, marketing, and sales.Backed by top-tier investors such as Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Peak XV, and King River Capital, we successfully raised our Series B in April 2025 to accelerate growth and push the frontiers of agentic automation.With headquarters in San Francisco and Sydney, we thrive on curiosity, collaboration, and execution. We believe in moving fast, thinking big, and winning together. In 2025, we were honored to be recognized as LinkedIn’s #1 Startup in Australia.If you are eager to shape the future of AI, we welcome you to join our dynamic team.The Role We are looking for talented Senior Engineers to join our AI team and develop the next generation of AI-driven products.This is a high-impact applied AI position for engineers who want their contributions to make a significant difference. You will create and deploy real AI features that address customer needs across various industries, transforming advanced agentic AI into reliable production systems.This role transcends traditional ML or MLOps positions. You will engage with the entire stack to design, develop, and deliver AI-powered workflows, tools, and user experiences. Your responsibilities will encompass prompt and context engineering, agent orchestration, backend services, APIs, infrastructure, and user-facing interfaces, often within the same project.You will be part of a high-performing team of AI specialists, reporting directly to our co-founder, and collaborating closely with various Product & Engineering teams. If you are passionate about LLMs, multi-agent systems, and solving complex, real-world AI challenges, this role is perfect for you.Your Impact Develop Agents and Multi-agent Systems: Design and...

Role overview quantium is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (AI) to join its Sydney team. This role centers on building AI solutions that strengthen data analysis and help support client needs. Collaboration is key: expect to work closely with both engineers and data scientists to create algorithms and models that address practical challenges. What you will do Develop AI-driven software and tools that support advanced data analysis Partner with engineers and data scientists to design and implement algorithms and models Contribute to projects aimed at increasing innovation and efficiency throughout the company Location This position is based in Sydney.

Join Databricks as a Manager of Field Engineering (Solutions Architects) and take the lead in building and managing a dynamic team of pre-sales Solutions Architects dedicated to your assigned accounts. Leverage your experience in collaboration with the sales organization to drive revenue growth effectively while mentoring new sales and pre-sales team members in a cohesive manner. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing team performance by expertly communicating complex, value-driven solutions, supporting intricate sales cycles, and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders within your client's organizations. This position reports to the Technical GM, ANZ.

Location : Sydney, Australia (Hybrid - 3 days in office per week)About Us At Relevance AI, we’re crafting the future of the AI workforce. Our mission is straightforward yet powerful: empower teams to delegate impactful work to AI agents that think, act, and collaborate like experts.With our innovative platform, anyone can create and manage intelligent agents that handle workflows, make decisions, and enhance collaboration. Our technology supports industry giants like Canva, Databricks, Confluent, Autodesk, Lightspeed, Rakuten, Aveva, Qualified, and Activision Blizzard, enabling them to scale excellence across operations, marketing, and sales.Backed by leading venture capital firms including Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Peak XV, and King River Capital, we secured our Series B funding in April 2025 to accelerate our growth and redefine agentic automation.With headquarters in San Francisco and Sydney, we thrive on curiosity, collaboration, and execution - moving quickly, thinking big, and succeeding together. We are honored to have been named LinkedIn’s #1 Startup in Australia this year.Join us and be a key player in shaping how the world interacts with AI.The Role We seek product-driven builders who relish owning customer challenges from inception to resolution; identifying needs, devising solutions, and delivering functional software. If you are a software engineer with a strong product orientation, this role is for you. Anticipate rapid prototyping, writing production-ready code, defining success metrics, and iterating swiftly with real users.You will work at the intersection of Product and Engineering, collaborating cross-functionally, and engaging with customers to transform ideas into exceptional, high-performing features that unlock genuine customer value. Expect a diverse range of tasks, tackling unique challenges as you fluidly transition between product conceptualization and coding.Your Impact Lead the end-to-end development of new features and product enhancements from problem identification to launch and iteration.Create functional prototypes and deliver production-ready features, incorporating LLMs, APIs, tools, and data sources.Convert customer insights into clear product requirements, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives.

About UsAt Sierra, we are revolutionizing the way businesses engage with their customers by creating a platform that enhances human interactions through AI technology. With headquarters in San Francisco and offices rapidly expanding in cities like Atlanta, New York, London, Paris, Madrid, Munich, Singapore, Japan, and Sydney, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.We operate under core values that shape our culture: Trust, Customer Obsession, Craftsmanship, Intensity, and Family. These principles guide our actions and reinforce our commitment to excellence.Founded by industry leaders Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor, Sierra is backed by extensive experience in technology and product innovation. Bret has held key positions including co-CEO of Salesforce and CTO of Facebook, while Clay has a strong background at Google, leading projects like Google Lens and AR/VR initiatives.Your RoleDesign and Deliver Production-Grade AI Agents: You will create and deploy highly efficient, reliable, and user-friendly AI agents that are vital to Sierra’s growth. These systems are not prototypes; they are robust, scalable solutions utilized across various sectors including finance, healthcare, and commerce.Drive the Agent Development Life Cycle (ADLC): You will take full ownership of the development process, from initial pilot projects to deployment and ongoing refinement. Your role encompasses building, tuning, and enhancing AI agents in live environments, setting the benchmark for ADLC best practices.Collaborate with Enterprises and Startups: You will engage with leaders from major corporations to comprehend their significant business challenges and develop AI agents that revolutionize their operations. Additionally, you will partner with pioneering startups to embed innovative solutions.

Location: Sydney, Australia (Hybrid: 3 days per week in office) Relevance AI develops a platform for building and managing intelligent agents that help teams automate workflows and improve collaboration. The company’s technology supports major clients such as Canva, Databricks, Confluent, Autodesk, Lightspeed, Rakuten, Aveva, Qualified, and Activision Blizzard, helping them strengthen operations, marketing, and sales. Backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Peak XV, and King River Capital, Relevance AI completed its Series B funding round in April 2025. With headquarters in San Francisco and Sydney, the team values curiosity, collaboration, and decisive execution. In 2025, LinkedIn recognized Relevance AI as Australia’s #1 Startup. Role overview The Enterprise team at Relevance AI seeks a Staff Software Engineer based in Sydney. This group focuses on building and scaling platform features for the company’s largest and most demanding customers. Projects emphasize security, reliability, compliance, and adaptability at enterprise scale, with particular attention to identity and access management, auditability, and regulatory requirements. What you will do Offer technical leadership and hands-on execution within the Enterprise team Work closely with product, engineering, and go-to-market teams to deliver enterprise-grade capabilities and backend systems Design complex systems and influence architecture across teams Ensure the platform upholds high standards for security, reliability, and compliance See the direct impact of your work on customer outcomes Impact and growth Each engineering team at Relevance AI addresses a distinct aspect of the AI workforce. The Enterprise team specializes in scaling AI systems for global organizations. This role plays a key part in making AI solutions functional, dependable, and production-ready for enterprise use.