AI Engineer - Sydney

Help shape what’s next in AI delivery
At Altis, we’re focused helping clients move beyond AI experimentation and into practical, production-ready outcomes

We’re looking for an AI Engineer to join our team, working across the full AI and machine learning solution lifecycle from problem definition and design through to build, deployment, and optimisation.

This is more than a technical delivery role. We’re looking for someone who can combine strong engineering capability with sound judgement, commercial awareness, and a modern advisory mindset. Someone who can work closely with clients, understand real business challenges, and translate them into effective AI and ML solutions that are scalable, governed, and built for the real world.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll work with clients and internal teams to design, build, and deliver AI and machine learning solutions across a range of use cases and environments.

Your role:

Design, build, test, and deploy AI and ML solutions across the full lifecycle, from proof of concept through to production implementation

Apply modern AI/ML engineering practices, including data preparation, feature engineering, model and prompt development, deployment, monitoring, and optimisation

Translate business problems into practical AI and ML solutions, working directly with client data, technology, and business stakeholders

Embed responsible AI and governance controls into solution design and delivery, aligned to client risk, compliance, and ethical requirements

Contribute technical credibility to conversations around AI strategy, architecture, and governance

Support proposals, scoping, and capability assessments as part of business development activities

Develop reusable artefacts, patterns, and documentation to enable consistent and scalable delivery across engagements

Share knowledge and help uplift AI capability across the broader Altis team

Contribute to Altis AI intellectual property, thought leadership, and external market positioning as opportunities arise

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who brings strong technical depth, end-to-end delivery experience, and the ability to work confidently with clients in complex environments.

What you ideally bring:

5+ years’ experience designing and delivering solutions in a commercial or consulting environment

Proven experience taking AI/ML solutions end-to-end, from problem definition and proof of concept through to production deployment and ongoing optimisation

The ability to assess a client problem and recommend the right approach, whether that is traditional machine learning, generative AI, or a combination of both

Experience working directly with clients and engaging with senior business and technology stakeholders

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts in clear, practical business language

A strong understanding of responsible AI, including governance, risk, ethical considerations, and challenges such as hallucination, bias, and data privacy

Technical capability

You’ll bring strong hands-on capability across modern AI engineering practices and tooling, including:

Strong Python skills

Experience with data preparation, feature engineering, model development, and evaluation

Practical experience building LLM-powered solutions, including prompt engineering, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, and agentic patterns such as tool use and multi-step reasoning

Familiarity with LLM APIs and orchestration frameworks, including context management, token economics, and cost optimisation

Experience with MLOps practices, including experiment tracking, model deployment, and performance monitoring in production

Familiarity with REST API design and integration patterns to connect AI solutions with client systems

Experience with AWS and/or GCP, containerisation, and CI/CD pipelines

Exposure to large-scale data processing, streaming, and workflow orchestration tools

Additional requirements

Regular domestic travel will be required to support client delivery and business development

The mindset that matters

Technical strength is essential, but it is only part of the picture.

We’re also looking for someone who brings:

A practical, solutions-focused approach

Strong judgement and the ability to navigate ambiguity

Curiosity and a genuine interest in emerging AI technologies

A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge

The confidence to engage senior stakeholders and provide credible recommendations

A commitment to quality, responsible delivery, and continuous improvement

Why this role matters

This role sits at the heart of how we deliver AI outcomes for clients.

You’ll play a key role in shaping how AI solutions are designed, delivered, and scaled across engagements, while helping build Altis’ broader capability in a fast-moving and strategically important area. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful problems, influence client outcomes, and help define what good looks like in modern AI delivery.

Why join Altis?

At Altis, you’ll work with a team that values curiosity, innovation, and practical impact.

You’ll have the opportunity to solve real client challenges, contribute to the growth of our AI capability, and work across a mix of delivery, advisory, and capability-building activities. We’re a collaborative team that supports each other, encourages fresh thinking, and values people who can combine technical excellence with commercial and client awareness.

Your next chapter starts here

If you’re excited by the opportunity to design and deliver responsible, high-value AI solutions in a consulting environment, we’d love to hear from you.