Backend AI Engineer

Come shape the future of education with us. At Compass, we're on a mission to transform the school day for everyone. We build smart, seamless technology that empowers people to focus on what really matters: learning, growing, and thriving. Our growth has led us to support over 5,000 schools across 3 countries, with a team of 260+ professionals and an all-in-one school management platform that redefines how education communities connect, communicate, and operate.

We're looking for 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.

• 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.

This role is ideal for someone who is excited by emerging technologies, passionate about backend architecture, and eager to make AI practical and impactful across a variety of use cases.

• 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 keen interest in developing a high-quality product that not only meets but exceeds company objectives.
• 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. You understand agile methodologies and how to deliver value iteratively.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities. You can articulate complex technical concepts clearly and work effectively within a team.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive team environment.

• 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 the means of 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.

Equal opportunity 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.

• 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

Apply today and help us empower schools to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

Find out more about Compass on our website - https://www.compass.education/.