AI/ML Engineering Team Leader – Industrial IoT & AI

Package: $165k–$180k + accelerated ESOP

Location: East Melbourne Rowville – 3 days office / 2 days WFH

Progression: Genuine scope to develop into a CTO-level position as the business scales.

Melbourne | $165k–$180k + ESOP | Hybrid

We’re looking for a hands-on AI/ML Engineering Team Leader to join a growing Australian industrial intelligence business working across water, wastewater and manufacturing.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll own the technology workplace across industrial IoT, edge computing, SCADA/OT, Azure cloud and applied AI/ML (Predictive Analytics) , while leading a small team.

What you'll be doing

- Own architecture from sensors and edge devices through to cloud, software and AI
- Lead development and deployment of industrial IoT and edge solutions
- Work with SCADA, plant data, sensors, telemetry and industrial integrations
- Drive AI/ML,



predictive analytics, anomaly detection and agentic AI capabilities
- Oversee Azure/cloud and software integration
- Lead and mentor engineers while remaining technically hands-on
- Work directly with the CEO on product and technology strategy
- Support expansion into the UK and US

What we're looking for

- Strong Industrial IoT, OT, SCADA, automation or edge computing experience
- AI/ML and predictive analytics
- Experience with industrial hardware, sensors and plant environments
- Azure/cloud and software integration experience
- Strong technical ownership and stakeholder communication skills

If you could be interested please click apply now or send your CV to [email protected]

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