Job Description
Base pay range
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A$140,******/yr - A$190,******/yr
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An opportunity exists for a seasoned Senior Algorithms Engineer to join a cross-functional team building advanced real-time detection and tracking systems. This role involves shaping the evolution of a sensor fusion engine designed to detect and respond to next‐gen aerial threats, with a particular focus on swarm tracking and performance optimisation.
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Working within a fast‐paced, collaborative environment, this engineer will apply expertise in algorithm development, performance tuning, and real‐time data processing to deliver high‐performance solutions in live deployments.
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Responsibilities
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Lead innovation within a sensor fusion engine by improving tracking capabilities for high‐density threat scenarios
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Design, profile, and optimise real‐time, data‐intensive applications using multi‐threading, language bindings, and GPU acceleration
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Implement and assess novel tracking algorithms, drawing on current academic research and internal validation
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Maintain CI/CD infrastructure that enforces high code quality, runtime stability, and release integrity
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Contribute to cross‐disciplinary projects by collaborating with engineers across software, embedded, and AI teams
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Apply structured engineering principles including testing, version control, and modular refactoring
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Assist in troubleshooting system behaviour and supporting downstream users in integration efforts
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Support observability and diagnostics through performance metrics and system instrumentation
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Qualifications & Experience
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Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics,



or a related technical discipline
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5+ years of experience in software engineering or algorithm development roles
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Proficiency in up-to-date C++ with additional experience in Python or other OOP languages
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Experience working with GPU‐based computation frameworks (e.g. CUDA, TensorRT)
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Familiarity with software performance profiling and code optimisation techniques
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Comfortable using CMake, CI/CD pipelines, unit testing frameworks, and Git
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Experience with Linux‐based development and Docker‐based environments
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Strong grasp of data structures, computational complexity, and applied mathematics
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Knowledge of multi‐object tracking, sensor fusion, or multi‐sensor systems
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Background in applied machine learning or probabilistic inference
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Familiarity with system monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, etc.
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Ideal Profile
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Highly analytical with a deep interest in performance‐critical systems
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Passionate about solving real‐world challenges using elegant, efficient code
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Capable of leading the transition from research concepts to production‐grade implementations
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Thrives in agile, fast‐paced, and technically challenging environments
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Comfortable working independently or collaboratively across functional areas
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Dedicated to continuous learning and excellence in engineering craft
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For more info contact me on **********, or at
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Seniority level
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Mid‐Senior level
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Employment type
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Full‐time
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Job function
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Information Technology
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Industries
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Defense and Space Manufacturing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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📌 Senior Algorithms Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 TheDriveGroup
📍 New South Wales