3 weeks ago

Software Engineer

REA Group

Richmond

3 weeks ago

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Software Engineer

Software Engineer needed for a permanent, on-site role in Melbourne to build applied AI capabilities for REA's Content Moderation Platform. The role involves designing and building AI-powered detection services, APIs, and data pipelines to keep the marketplace safe and trusted. Requires strong TypeScript experience and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.

Core AIOn-siteFull-timeEntry LevelTypeScriptAPIs

Software Engineer

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Core AIOn-siteFull-timeEntry LevelTypeScript

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Richmond, Victoria, Australia, AU

Work Model

On-site

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Not Applicable

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

TypeScriptAPIsData PipelinesDistributed SystemsLLMsAI APIsAI-assisted Development ToolsAutomated TestingContinuous DeliveryCloud-based SystemsSoftware Design PatternsWeb ArchitectureApplication Architecture

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingOwnershipCuriosityCollaborationContinuous Learning

Key Responsibilities

•Design, build, test and document high-quality software in line with REA engineering practices.
•Build and improve AI-powered detection services, APIs, data pipelines and supporting tools used for content moderation.
•Maintain and improve existing systems through feature development, bug fixes and operational improvements.
•Support production systems, including troubleshooting incidents and taking part in support or on-call rotations where required.
•Work closely with engineers, product, design and other stakeholders to shape technical direction and deliver reliable and explainable moderation outcomes.
•Contribute to delivery planning and technical design by considering trade-offs, effort, quality and long-term maintainability.
•Look for ways to improve our products, technology, team processes and ways of working.
•Keep up with changes in AI and LLM technology and help the team understand where new capabilities could be useful.
•Use AI-assisted development tools thoughtfully to improve productivity and software quality.
•Support other engineers through code reviews, pairing and day-to-day knowledge sharing.

Software EngineerAILLMContent ModerationTypeScriptAPIsData PipelinesCloudFull-timeOn-site

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingOwnershipCuriosityCollaborationContinuous Learning

Key Responsibilities

•Design, build, test and document high-quality software in line with REA engineering practices.

•Build and improve AI-powered detection services, APIs, data pipelines and supporting tools used for content moderation.

•Maintain and improve existing systems through feature development, bug fixes and operational improvements.

•Support production systems, including troubleshooting incidents and taking part in support or on-call rotations where required.

•Work closely with engineers, product, design and other stakeholders to shape technical direction and deliver reliable and explainable moderation outcomes.

•Contribute to delivery planning and technical design by considering trade-offs, effort, quality and long-term maintainability.

•Look for ways to improve our products, technology, team processes and ways of working.

•Keep up with changes in AI and LLM technology and help the team understand where new capabilities could be useful.

•Use AI-assisted development tools thoughtfully to improve productivity and software quality.

•Support other engineers through code reviews, pairing and day-to-day knowledge sharing.