Job Description
Job Description
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Principal AI Engineer
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n Salary: $190,000 total package (inclusive of Superannuation) + Performance Bonus
n Location: Melbourne or Sydney (Hybrid)
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Role Type:
Permanent / Full-Time
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About the Opportunity
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An enterprise-wide AI Hub has been established to identify, architect, and drive strategic AI opportunities across the business. Operating on a centralized governance and federated delivery model, the Hub connects specialized domain areas—including Marketing & Sales, Enterprise Services, Software Development, and Capability & Risk Management.
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As we scale up throughout FY27 and target major transformational outcomes into FY*****, we are seeking a Principal AI Engineer to bridge high-level enterprise AI strategy with practical, modern software engineering execution.
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Sitting across AI Engineering and Assurance squads, you will act as a key connector between the central AI Hub and core Software Development domains, ensuring technical choices are scalable, financially optimized, compliant, and rapidly delivered to production.
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Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Bridge & Architecture:
Translate overarching enterprise AI strategy into transparent technical roadmaps for software development teams, taking a long-term view on solution architecture and longevity.
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Cross-Domain Advisory:
Evaluate technology decision impacts across federated domains and squads, ensuring cross-functional alignment, security assurance, and cohesive tech adoption.
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Engineering Standards & Delivery:
Embed robust software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, modern CI/CD pipelines, and rapid release mechanisms across AI-driven solutions.
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FinOps & Resource Optimization:
Provide technical oversight on cloud, compute,



and model utilization to balance AI performance with cost efficiency (FinOps).
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Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
Lead architecture discussions, guide engineering pods, and elevate the technical capability of engineering teams through supportive, influential leadership.
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Technical Capabilities
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Robust Software Engineering Foundation:
Proven track record in core software engineering, modern architecture, and customer-facing digital applications. (Note: This is an AI/Software Engineering leadership role, not a pure Data Science or Data Engineering position.)
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AI Application Expertise:
Deep practical knowledge of embedding AI models, APIs, and frameworks into scalable software ecosystems.
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Modern SDLC & CI/CD:
Hands-on experience with automated deployment pipelines, rapid customer release environments, and modern cloud deployment architectures.
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FinOps Awareness:
Understanding of cost management, latency, and resource optimization associated with running AI models at scale.
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Leadership & Mindset
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Adaptable & Agile:
Comfortable operating in fast-moving, evolving environments where priorities and context change rapidly.
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Influential & Pragmatic:
Strong facilitator who can confidently steer technical conversations, challenge assumptions, and drive delivery forward.
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Collaborative & Low-Ego:
High emotional intelligence, humility, and strong interpersonal skills. Diverse background experiences outside of
insurance/financial
services are highly welcomed.
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What's on Offer
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An influential leadership seat at the core of a newly established, high-visibility enterprise AI transformation.
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Competitive package:
$190,000 total package (inclusive of Superannuation) + short-term incentive / performance bonus
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Flexible working environment with a supportive, forward-thinking team culture.
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