CareerPlan

Lead Forward Deployed Engineer

Melbourne, Victoria, AUFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Senior individual contributor embedding with Investment Management Group and Finance to architect, build, and validate AI-enabled production solutions, replacing high-risk legacy tools, and modernizing workflows.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Forward Deployed Engineer (AI/ML focus)

Builds

AI-enabled applications, automations, and redesigned workflows for portfolio management, trading, and quantitative research

Domain

Investment Management / Financial Services

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, AI/ML, prompt engineering, RAG, human-in-the-loop controls, legacy modernization (Excel/VBA/SQL/Tableau), cloud platforms, CI/CD, software architecture

Preferred skills

Agent workflows, optimization, data engineering, solution evaluation frameworks

Technologies

Python, AI platforms, cloud data platforms, CI/CD tools, SQL, Tableau, Excel, Access

Responsibilities

Embed with business partners to understand workflows and prioritize opportunities; Architect and build AI solutions from experimentation to MVP; Lead migration of high-risk legacy tools to governed environments; Establish scalable engineering patterns for AI; Mentor engineers and set technical direction; Partner with leadership to communicate value and shape engineering practices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship