1 Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Tender ID: 624505
Tender Details
Tender Description
This Tender is invited by the Issuer.
Overview
IP Australia is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with strong experience in applied machine learning and production delivery to join the AI Factory team within its Data and Technology Group (DTG). The role will contribute to the application of technologies and approaches supporting the delivery of AI solutions in line with IP Australia's vision.
Purpose
The engagement will support the AI Factory within the DTG, with a focus on establishing scalable and sustainable AI delivery capability while delivering practical business outcomes.
The Role
The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, evaluation and operationalisation of AI capabilities across a range of business and technology initiatives. The role includes:
- Building, deploying, monitoring, and evaluating production AI/ML capabilities as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Developing machine learning models, proofs-of-concept, and AI solutions alongside other machine learning and software engineers
- Taking solutions from experimentation through to operational use
Role Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience with Agile delivery practices
- Experience delivering solutions using commercial cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with DevOps and MLOps practices
- The ability to work autonomously under broad direction
- Strong communication skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team
Essential Technology Experience
- Python
- PyTorch and Transformer-based models
- Natural Language Processing (e.g. NLTK, LLMs)
- Data preparation and classical ML (e.g. SQL, Pandas, scikit-learn)
- Experiment tracking and MLOps (e.g. MLflow)
- Computer vision models (e.g. CNNs, VLMs)
- Relevant ICT qualifications and/or industry certifications
- Experience in the MLOps product lifecycle from inception to production
Desirable Technology Experience
- Infrastructure-as-Code (preferably AWS CDK)
- Serverless application delivery, specifically AWS
Instructions to Tenderers
During the evaluation stage, shortlisted suppliers may be invited to participate in interviews. IP Australia retains the right to seek verbal or written feedback from referees and may enter negotiations to obtain the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) from selected suppliers. Should a provider modify any specified resources or business operations, the Commonwealth also reserves the authority to conduct a comprehensive review of personnel prior to finalising the contract.
IP Australia will not be extending this opportunity to any additional Sellers.
Enquiries
Buyer contact: procurement@ipaustralia.gov.au
Location
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
Australian Capital Territory
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