Lead AI Engineer — Scale Production LLMs (Hybrid) in Melbourne

Lead AI Engineer — Scale Production LLMs (Hybrid) in Melbourne

Melbourne Full-Time On-site
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We’re partnering with a fast-growing organisation in the digital identity and data space, delivering intelligent, data-driven products used in real-world environments.

They’re seeking a Lead AI Engineerto drive the design, development, and delivery of production-grade AI solutions - combining technical leadership with hands-on engineering.

This is a rare opportunity to work with modern LLM architecturesand shape how AI is built, deployed, and scaled across a high-impact platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end AI solutions
  • Build and deploy LLM-powered systems(RAG, agents, orchestration)
  • Develop scalable APIs, services, and data pipelines
  • Design retrieval and ranking systemsfor accurate outputs
  • Establish AI evaluation, testing, and quality frameworks
  • Ensure solutions are secure, reliable, and cost-efficient
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership

Lead AI Engineer

Build real-world AI at scale

We’re partnering with a fast-growing organisation in the digital identity and data space, delivering intelligent, data-driven products used in real-world environments.

They’re seeking a Lead AI Engineerto drive the design, development, and delivery of production-grade AI solutions - combining technical leadership with hands-on engineering.

This is a rare opportunity to work with modern LLM architecturesand shape how AI is built, deployed, and scaled across a high-impact platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end AI solutions
  • Build and deploy LLM-powered systems(RAG, agents, orchestration)
  • Develop scalable APIs, services, and data pipelines
  • Design retrieval and ranking systemsfor accurate outputs
  • Establish AI evaluation, testing, and quality frameworks
  • Drive LLMOps practices(monitoring, performance, optimisation)
  • Ensure solutions are secure, reliable, and cost-efficient
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership


Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience building production-grade software systems
  • Strong hands-on experience with LLMs / GenAI technologies
  • Expertise in backend development(APIs, microservices, data systems)
  • Experience with RAG, prompt design, or agent-based workflows
  • Strong understanding of system performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Experience with AI evaluation and quality improvement
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills


Nice to Have

  • Experience with search / retrieval systems or vector databases
  • Knowledge of AI cost optimisation techniques
  • Exposure to secure or data-sensitive environments
  • Background in SaaS or data-rich platforms


What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead and shape AI capability
  • Work with cutting-edge AI technologiesin production
  • Collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
  • Strong focus on innovation, impact, and growth


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If you’re a hands-on AI leader looking to build impactful solutions at scale, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

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Lead AI Engineer — Scale Production LLMs (Hybrid) in Melbourne employer: Capstone Recruitment

As an ASX employer of choice in the property sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programs and opportunities to engage with senior management across various teams. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits and a supportive environment that empowers our employees to excel in their roles while contributing to the success of our diverse portfolio.

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Contact Details:

Capstone Recruitment Recruitment Team