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 setting 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
Solid 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
Solid technical ownership and stakeholder communication skills
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