Software Development Manager | AI Infrastructure & Platform Engineering
I'm currently partnering with a rapidly scaling AI Cloud business building the software platform behind large-scale data centres and GPU infrastructure. This is a hands‐on Software Development Manager opportunity for an engineering leader who still wants to be close to the technology, while building and developing a high‐performing team. The organisation is building much of its platform from the ground up, covering data engineering, automation, developer tooling, AI enablement and product engineering. There is little legacy to maintain and no established playbook to follow, so this is an opportunity to have genuine ownership over technical direction, engineering standards and team growth.
The role:
Lead and develop a team of software engineers
Set technical direction, prioritise work and own delivery
Remain hands‐on with code and technical design
Establish strong engineering practices across planning, design, code review, CI/CD and production operations
Coach and develop engineers, with a strong focus on progression and performance
Own hiring, interview processes and team growth
Build and execute the technical roadmap, balancing speed, quality and cost
Own operational quality, including on‐call, incident response and post‐incident improvement
Partner with Product,



Site Operations and other engineering teams to turn ambiguous requirements into scalable solutions
Anticipate internal customer needs and build platform capabilities before gaps become blockers
What I'm looking for:
2+ years managing software engineering teams
Strong software engineering background prior to management
Enough technical depth to read code and challenge designs
Proven experience hiring, developing and retaining engineers
Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle
Experience owning delivery, prioritisation and technical roadmaps
Background in distributed systems and production operations
Comfortable operating autonomously in an ambiguous, high‐growth setting
Excellent communication skills across engineering, product and leadership
Highly regarded:
Previous experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Software Engineer
Kubernetes and Terraform
Experience building software alongside physical infrastructure or hardware‐intensive environments
This would suit an engineering leader who wants genuine ownership, technical influence and the chance to build rather than inherit. If you're a hands‐on Software Development Manager or Engineering Manager open to a high‐growth AI infrastructure environment, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.
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📌 Software Development Manager(Ai Infrastructure) (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales