AI Engineer

We’re seeking an experienced AI Engineer to join our Operations Technology team. In this role, you’ll design, build, and support AI/ML solutions that drive innovation and business performance across a global environment.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver AI/ML projects from concept through to production.
• Design and implement scalable software solutions, leveraging Azure AI, OpenAI, and other LLM platforms.
• Build and optimise RAG pipelines, embeddings, fine-tuning, and inference workflows.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and testers to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable applications.
• Provide proactive application support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Apply DevOps practices including CI/CD, containerisation, and automated testing.

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years’ experience in machine learning, data science, or related fields, plus 1-2 years in AI/MLOps.
• Strong skills with Azure services (Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search, ML, Functions).
• Hands-on experience with OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, LlamaIndex, and vector search tools.
• Proficiency in Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Pandas) and SQL/Postgres.
• Bachelor’s or postgraduate qualification in Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Software Engineering.
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software lifecycle practices.

Acknowledgement of Country

Salt respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We recognise the enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands, waters, and skies.

We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.

We’re proud to have won the Best Mid-Sized Recruitment Company to Work For at the 2023 TIARA Recruitment Awards, and to have been finalists, for the second year in a row, in the Client Service and Recruitment Leader of the Year categories! At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.

Salt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.