Overview

AI Engineer – Sydney | High-Growth AI Startup | SID Visa Sponsorship

Ready to shift from building features to solving the core challenges shaping the future of AI? This role gives you the chance.

About the Company

Our client is a well-funded, AI-native startup based in Sydney. The founders have already built and exited a successful tech company, and they’re backed by top-tier investors. Their next-generation AI platform is gaining global attention and has a strong pipeline of multi-million-dollar enterprise work.

The Role

This position is ideal for an AI Engineer who enjoys ambiguity, takes ownership and wants to work at the frontier of the field. You’ll influence the product from its early stages and help drive technical decisions that matter.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work on complex engineering challenges that require both speed and precision. This includes building low-latency models, developing real-time computer vision pipelines and shaping scalable systems. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, design and product teams. You’ll also contribute across the stack using Python, JavaScript and GCP. As part of a fast, product-led culture, you’ll take part in open discussions, healthy problem-solving and hands-on experimentation.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll have experience in high-performing, product-focused engineering teams. You can work independently and communicate with clarity. You’re also comfortable moving between modern languages such as Python and JavaScript. As the platform evolves, you’ll be ready to contribute as a full-stack engineer.

What’s on Offer

You’ll receive a competitive salary, meaningful equity and a chance to help define a market-shaping AI product. The team works in a collaborative, high-density environment, giving you exposure to deep technical challenges and true product ownership. Total package is $220,000 to $300,000 + super + ESOP.

SID Visa Sponsorship

SID Visa Sponsorship is available for international applicants. This makes the role a strong option for engineers who want to relocate to Sydney, work on advanced AI systems and build a career in one of the world’s most dynamic tech markets.