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Lead AI Engineer

Michael Page
Sydney Full-day Full-time

Description:

Solution Leadership & Architecture

  • Own the end‑to‑end design of agentic LLM systems and generative AI solutions.
  • Provide architectural leadership across data, models, integrations, and deployment.
  • Translate ambiguous client challenges into clear, buildable technical roadmaps.



Client Engagement & Consulting

  • Act as the trusted technical advisor for senior stakeholders, including the C‑suite.
  • Support (and often lead) pre‑sales conversations, scoping workshops, and solution pitches.
  • Confidently represent the company in Australia



Delivery & Technical Oversight

  • Lead teams of Senior & Mid AI Engineers (without formal people management).
  • Guide engineering quality, code reviews, solution validation, and best practice.
  • Contribute directly to hands‑on Python, agentic workflows, LLM orchestration, and system building.

Requirements:

Mandatory Experience

  • Demonstrated experience as a Principal, Lead AI Engineer, or very senior AI/ML Engineer .
  • Proven capability to lead end‑to‑end client projects , including architecture and delivery.
  • Exceptional consulting presence and confidence engaging enterprise clients.
  • Advanced Python engineering capability (production‑grade).
  • Strong experience with Generative AI , LLMs , and ideally agentic AI systems .
  • Ability to guide teams, set standards, and make key technical decisions.
  • Valid working rights for Australia - no sponsorship available .



Nice to Have

  • Experience in fast‑growth scale‑up or consulting environments.
  • Exposure to pre‑sales, scoping, or commercial solutioning.
  • Familiarity with modern MLOps, LLM Ops, orchestration frameworks, or vector databases.
  • Experience working with global or distributed engineering teams.

Conditions:

  • Salary: Senior Principal / Lead level with a competitive high‑band package
  • EMI Share Scheme available (5‑year execution cycle) for long‑term wealth creation.
  • Lead flagship AI projects with globally recognised blue‑chip clients across APAC.
  • Opportunity to build and shape the company's Australian capability from the ground up.
  • Autonomy, a flat org structure, deep co‑founder access, and a highly technical peer group.
  • Flexible working, friendly culture, and annual salary review.



10 Sep 2025;   from: michaelpage.com.au

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