Senior AI Software Engineer / Tech Lead

our Build AI | Full-Time | High-Performance Opportunity

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About Your Build AI

Your Build AI is an Australian technology company specialising in AI-powered software development, intelligent automation and business transformation.

We work with businesses, including large organisations and enterprise-level clients, to design, develop and implement sophisticated AI solutions that improve operations, eliminate inefficiencies and create genuine commercial advantages.

Our work goes beyond basic automation and chatbot development. We build complex, integrated technology solutions, including AI agents, custom software, intelligent workflows, API integrations, business management systems and bespoke AI-powered platforms.

We’re growing and looking for an exceptional developer to become a key part of the business and help lead the technical development and delivery of our projects.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an absolute weapon in software development and AI engineering.

This isn’t an entry-level position, and we’re not looking for someone who has simply jumped on the AI bandwagon over the last couple of years.

We want someone who was passionate about software engineering long before the current AI boom. Someone with a strong foundation in traditional software development who has since evolved their skill set to understand and leverage the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.

You’ll be responsible for both building solutions yourself and overseeing the technical direction of projects.

You’ll work closely with business leadership, clients and other stakeholders to architect, develop and deliver sophisticated technology solutions.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the technical function of a growing company, work on substantial projects and play a major role in shaping the future of the business.

What We’re Looking For

1. Strong Software Engineering Foundations

A substantial background in software development, PREdating the recent AI boom.
Deep understanding of programming fundamentals, data structures, algorithms and software architecture.
Strong experience with backend and frontend development.
Ability to independently design, develop, debug and maintain complex applications.
Understanding of databases, APIs, cloud infrastructure, security and scalable system design.
Ability to write clean, efficient, maintainable and production-ready code.

2. Advanced AI & Automation Experience

Extensive practical experience developing and implementing AI-powered applications.
Experience working with LLMs, including OpenAI, Anthropic and other leading AI models.
Understanding of AI agents, agentic workflows, RAG systems, vector databases and retrieval pipelines.
Experience with AI orchestration frameworks and automation platforms.
Ability to integrate AI into existing business systems and software environments.
Understanding of model limitations, hallucinations, evaluation, reliability and production deployment.

3. Full-Stack Development & Integrations

Strong experience building full-stack applications.
Extensive experience working with APIs, webhooks and third-party integrations.
Experience with modern frameworks and programming languages.
Familiarity with cloud environments, deployment pipelines, CI/CD and infrastructure.
Ability to build custom platforms, dashboards, portals and complex business applications.
Experience connecting multiple software systems into cohesive, intelligent ecosystems.

4. Technical Leadership & Project Ownership

Ability to independently architect and lead complex development projects.
Confident making technical decisions and recommending the right solutions.
Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliverables.
Experience managing development timelines, priorities and project delivery.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Willingness to take complete ownership of projects from initial concept through to deployment and ongoing optimisation.

A Very Important Requirement: Genuine Development Expertise

We want to make something very clear.

We embrace AI and expect our developers to use the latest tools to improve productivity. However, we are not looking for someone who relies entirely on AI coding assistants to produce work they don’t fundamentally understand.

You must be able to write, understand, review, debug and optimise code independently.

You should understand exactly what your code is doing, why it works, how the underlying systems interact and how to resolve problems when things go wrong.

AI should make you a better developer, not substitute for your development knowledge.

We want someone who can build sophisticated systems from the ground up, not someone who can only prompt their way through a project.

Portfolio & Previous Work – Mandatory

This is a non-negotiable requirement.

Applicants must have their own professional website or portfolio showcasing their development experience, previous projects and technical capabilities.

We specifically want to see developers who have taken the initiative to build their own professional online presence.

Your portfolio should demonstrate:

Previous software development projects.
AI applications or automation systems you’ve built.
Examples of complex integrations or platforms you’ve developed.
Your technical capabilities and development experience.
Your specific role and contribution to the projects showcased.

We want to see real work, not just a list of technologies on a CV.

Applicants without a personal professional website or portfolio showcasing their work will not be considered.

Technologies & Experience

Experience with some or most of the following is highly desirable:

Python, JavaScript and TypeScript.
React, Next.js and Node.js.
FastAPI, Django or similar backend frameworks.
PostgreSQL, Supabase and other database technologies.
OpenAI and Anthropic APIs.
LangChain, LangGraph and similar AI frameworks.
RAG architecture and vector databases.
REST APIs, webhooks and third-party integrations.
AWS, Azure, GCP or equivalent cloud infrastructure.
Docker, Git, CI/CD and deployment infrastructure.
AI agents, workflow orchestration and intelligent automation.

We value actual engineering capability over familiarity with a particular technology stack.

What We Offer

We’re looking for someone who wants more than just another development job.

The successful applicant will receive:

Full-time employment.
Competitive remuneration based on experience and capability.
Performance-based bonuses and additional incentives.
Additional perks and benefits.
Opportunity to work on significant projects for large businesses and enterprise clients.
Significant autonomy and ownership over technical delivery.
Direct involvement in technical strategy and business growth.
Opportunity to build and lead the technical function as the company scales.
A position where exceptional performance and contribution are genuinely rewarded.

For the right person, there is significant long-term opportunity.

Who Should Apply?

You should be someone who:

Has spent years developing software and understands the fundamentals inside out.
Has successfully built and deployed multiple real-world applications.
Is genuinely passionate about technology and engineering.
Has kept up with the latest advancements in AI and knows how to implement them properly.
Can work independently without needing constant supervision.
Is comfortable taking responsibility for complex technical projects.
Takes pride in the quality, performance and reliability of their work.
Wants to be part of something ambitious and help build a serious technology company.

We’re not looking for someone who simply wants to complete tickets and collect a salary. We want someone who takes ownership, thinks commercially and is motivated by building exceptional technology.

Please only apply if you have your own website & genuinely meet the experience and technical requirements outlined above.

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