Lead AI Engineer

Thoughtworks
Full time Australia, New South Wales Computer Occupations
Posted:
June 04, 2026
Location:
Australia, New South Wales, Australia

Job Description

  • 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 consistency in AI-enabled features.
  • Set direction...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time
Location: Australia, Australia
Posted: June 04, 2026
Deadline: July 14, 2026