AI Software Engineer

Location: Hybrid - Sydney

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $135,000 - $165,000

Overview

A company building the next generation of secure and scalable AI solutions. Their mission is to help organizations leverage large language models (LLMs) safely and effectively, combining cutting-edge AI innovation with robust engineering practices.

The Role

Looking for a Mid–Senior Software Engineer with strong back-end development skills to join a growing team. You will design, build, and maintain scalable systems that integrate with LLMs and AI pipelines, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end services and APIs
• Build scalable, secure systems using Java, Node.js, or PHP
• Integrate and optimize workflows involving LLMs and AI models
• Collaborate with AI researchers, product, and front-end teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Contribute to architectural decisions and platform design

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in Java, Node.js, or PHP
• Experience building RESTful APIs, microservices, or distributed systems
• Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, or AI model integration
• Solid understanding of data structures, design patterns, and scalable architecture
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with LangChain, OpenAI API, or RAG pipelines
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Prior experience in a startup or AI/ML environment

Why Join

• Work on the forefront of AI and LLM integration
• Collaborate with a team of passionate engineers and AI specialists
• Competitive compensation and meaningful equity opportunities
• Flexible hours, remote-friendly culture, and real autonomy
• Make a tangible impact on secure AI development