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Lead AI Engineer

ThoughtWorks
Employee Australia, Australia Computer Occupations
Posted:
June 07, 2026
Location:
Australia, Australia, Australia

Job Description

Job responsibilities

  • Lead a cross-functional team of software engineers, data scientists and other specialists delivering GenAI solutions.

  • Guide the design and delivery of AI-powered systems that are scalable, reliable and production-ready.

  • Set direction for technical decisions, ensuring AI solutions are optimized for performance, cost and maintainability.

  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.

  • Establish and promote best practices in AI engineering, covering testing, guardrails, responsible AI, monitoring and documentation, while uplifting the team by sharing knowledge, tools and practices that enable both SMEs and generalists to contribute effectively.

  • Provide architectural guidance, balancing experimentation with delivery in short, safe cycles.

  • Review designs and code across the team, ensuring quality and con...

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Employee
    Location: Australia, Australia
    Posted: June 07, 2026
    Deadline: July 17, 2026