Backend AI Engineer

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Compass Education Full time
Overview

Compass is seeking Backend AI Engineers to help us supercharge how our schools and teams work. As a Backend AI Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in operationalising AI across Compass' internal tooling and product ecosystem. You will partner closely with developers, product managers, and business teams to design and implement scalable AI-integrated solutions that enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and enable our user experiences.

Responsibilities
  • Help to create accessible AI tools and systems that empower non-technical and non-ML teams
  • Shape backend strategies to support the scalable integration of AI infrastructure across Compass products
  • Drive internal adoption of AI features, both developed in-house and sourced externally
  • Design AI-powered workflows that improve productivity and enhance user experiences
  • Build learning resources to support teams in understanding and applying AI effectively
  • Share your expertise through internal channels to foster a culture of AI fluency and experimentation
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience, ideally in a modern cloud environment (e.g. C#/.NET)
  • Proficiency in designing and implementing database solutions with experience in both SQL and NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB
  • Proven experience integrating AI/ML models into production systems
  • A genuine passion for software development and a proactive interest in staying up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends
  • Strong understanding of modern product and engineering principles and practices, including agile methodologies and delivering value iteratively
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and work effectively within a team
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive team
  • A keen interest in developing a high-quality product that not only meets but exceeds company objectives
Benefits
  • We come together with our unique strengths to work towards a common purpose - shaping the future of education. When you join our team, you will collaborate with individuals who are passionate, driven, and open to embracing change in a fast-paced environment
  • A flexible working environment - our teams work 3 days from our offices in Melbourne or Sydney
  • Learning & Development opportunities - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role
  • 24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through face-to-face, livechat and phone support
  • Meaningful scope: Start by solving internal challenges, and help shape how AI drives value for our customers over time

Our commitment to equality Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pre-employment requirements
  • a valid Employee Working With Children Check
  • a satisfactory National Police Check
  • verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, e.g. citizenship, passport, or birth certificate

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us empower schools to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

Find out more about Compass at https://www.compass.education/

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