Job Description
Base pay range
A$140,******/yr - A$190,******/yr
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.
Working within a rapid‐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.
Responsibilities
Lead innovation within a sensor fusion engine by improving tracking capabilities for high‐density threat scenarios
Design, profile, and optimise real‐time, data‐intensive applications using multi‐threading, language bindings, and GPU acceleration
Implement and assess novel tracking algorithms, drawing on current academic research and internal validation
Maintain CI/CD infrastructure that enforces high code quality, runtime stability, and release integrity
Contribute to cross‐disciplinary projects by collaborating with engineers across software, embedded, and AI teams
Apply structured engineering principles including testing, version control, and modular refactoring
Assist in troubleshooting system behaviour and supporting downstream users in integration efforts
Support observability and diagnostics through performance metrics and system instrumentation
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics,



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