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. From staff and students to families and administrators, we build smart, seamless technology that empowers people to focus on what really matters: learning, growing, and thriving.

That mission has fuelled our growth into a global scale-up, now supporting over 5,000 schools across 3 countries. Backed by a team of 260+ passionate professionals, our all-in-one school management platform is redefining how education communities connect, communicate, and operate.

We're looking for Backend AI Engineers to help us supercharge how our schools and teams work.

About the Role

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.

You will also:

• 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.

Requirements

About You

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.

We are looking for some who has:

• 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.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• 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.

It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing and are looking for ambitious individuals who want to grow alongside us. 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.

Prior To Commencing Employment, You Require:

• a valid Employee Working With Children Check
• a satisfactory National Police Check
• verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg 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 on our website - https://www.compass.education/.