Senior ML Engineer role for global company
Your new company
HAYS have partnered with a global company in their search for a Senior Software Developer with deep Python and Machine Learning expertise to join a high-performing consulting team delivering cutting-edge software solutions into a large-scale industrial environment.
Your new role
You'll be working on mission-critical platforms that support highly automated, electrified operations, focusing on real-time decisioning, optimisation, and intelligent system orchestration. These platforms integrate advanced software engineering with production-grade machine learning, driving efficiency, reliability, and performance in a complex operational setting.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of backend engineering and applied machine learning, and who is passionate about building resilient, scalable systems where ML is central to business outcomes.
What you'll need to succeed
Solid, hands-on Python development experience in production environments
Proven experience deploying and integrating machine learning models into real-world systems
Solid understanding of ML lifecycle, including training, validation, deployment, and monitoring
Experience working with computationally intensive ML workloads and optimising performance
Technical Expertise




8+ years' experience in software development, with a focus on backend systems
Deep knowledge of distributed systems architecture
Experience with microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes
Familiarity with event/message-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQTT)
Strong Linux systems experience (e.g. Ubuntu, RedHat)
Experience with CI/CD and IaC tools (e.g. GitHub Actions, Terraform)
Proficiency in at least one additional language (C++, C#, Rust, etc.) advantageous
Desirable Experience
Background in real-time, high-availability environments highly regarded
Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical delivery
Strong system design and problem-solving capabilities
What you'll get in return
Work on cutting-edge machine learning applications in production environments
Be part of a high-impact transformation programme
Opportunity to influence architecture, ML strategy, and engineering standards
Collaborate with cross-functional experts in a technically challenging domain
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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📌 Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Hays
📍 Perth