Staff Engineer - Full Stack & AI Innovation

Location: Melbourne, VIC (Hybrid/Remote options available)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Experience Level: Senior (8+ years)

About the Role

We're seeking an exceptional Staff Engineer to join our dynamic technology team. This is a leadership role for a seasoned engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges while mentoring and guiding engineering teams. You'll architect scalable solutions, drive technical strategy, and foster a culture of innovation across our technology stack.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Architect and design complex, scalable systems across multiple technology stacks

Team Management: Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering professional growth and technical excellence

Strategic Planning: Drive technical roadmaps and make critical architectural decisions

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions

AI Integration: Spearhead AI/ML initiatives and integrate intelligent features into our products

Code Quality: Establish and maintain high engineering standards through code reviews and best practices

Technology Evangelism: Research and evaluate new technologies, making recommendations for adoption

Essential Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

Frontend: Advanced proficiency in React and TypeScript

Backend: Strong experience with Python, Django, and C#

Cloud Infrastructure: Extensive AWS experience with services like EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3

AI/ML: Hands-on experience implementing AI solutions and integrating ML models

Architecture: Proven track record designing microservices, APIs, and distributed systems

Leadership & Management

Team Leadership: 3+ years experience leading and managing engineering teams

Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to coach and develop junior and mid-level engineers

Stakeholder Management: Experience working with cross-functional teams and presenting to executives

Project Management: Track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope

Core Competencies

Technology Agnostic: Ability to evaluate and adopt the best tools for each challenge

Problem Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills with complex systems

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments

What We're Looking For

8+ years of software engineering experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Knowledge of database design and optimization

Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of additional cloud platforms (Azure, GCP)

Open source contributions and community involvement

Experience in regulated industries or enterprise environments

Familiarity with modern testing frameworks and practices

What We Offer

Competitive salary package with equity options

Flexible working arrangements (hybrid/remote)

Professional development budget and learning opportunities

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Collaborative, innovation-focused culture

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and technology projects

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your leadership experience and technical achievements. Include links to any relevant projects, GitHub repositories, or technical blog posts that showcase your expertise.

We're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.

Ready to lead the next generation of engineering excellence? We'd love to hear from you.