Sydney
2 weeks ago
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Senior Engineer - AI Builder

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Senior Engineer - AI Builder

Senior Engineer - AI Builder needed for the Global Product & Technology Operations team in Sydney, Australia. The role involves designing and shipping internal tools and automations using AI and engineering techniques to reduce toil across the Product & Technology organisation. Requires software engineering background, proficiency in Python or TypeScript, and experience with AI tools and system integrations.

Core AIHybridFull-timeSeniorPythonTypeScript

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU

Work Model

Flexible working arrangements that combine remote focus days with in-office collaboration time

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)
PythonTypeScriptArtificial IntelligenceLarge Language ModelsCoding AgentsLow-code frameworksAPIsJiraConfluenceWorkdayData warehousesFull-stack developmentSaaS platformsData structures
Soft Skills
Product mindsetCuriosityCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Key Responsibilities

  • Designing and delivering internal operational tools for status reporting, headcount management, and automated roadmapping
  • Applying AI-first engineering, using large language models and coding agents to automate complex manual workflows
  • Integrating platforms across the systems landscape, including Jira, Confluence, Workday, and data warehouses via APIs
  • Proactively scanning operating models to prototype new AI-enabled solutions that eliminate friction and scale smoothly
  • Mentoring team members across the business operations community
Senior EngineerAISoftware DevelopmentAutomationInternal ToolsFull-timeHybridAustraliaNew Zealand