Python Engineer

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Pathway Search Full time $80,000 - $160,000 per year

Python Engineer – VC-backed AI Start-up 

Up to $180k + Super + ESOP | Sydney (remote possible)

We're partnered with a fast-growing, VC-backed AI start-up on a mission to reshape how businesses and individuals interact with data through Generative AI. As we scale, we're looking for a Python Engineer to join our founding engineering team and help build the backbone of our platform.

What You'll Do

  • Build and maintain high-performance web services and scalable APIs using Python (FastAPI/Django/Flask).
  • Work closely with our ML/AI team to integrate models into production-ready environments.
  • Design, optimise, and manage SQL/NoSQL databases for speed, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Deploy, monitor, and maintain services in Linux + Docker environments.
  • Collaborate on data-heavy problems, contributing to pipelines, storage, and retrieval systems.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong proficiency in Python with experience in frameworks like FastAPI, Django, or similar.
  • Database expertise (SQL/NoSQL) and deep knowledge of query optimisation.
  • Solid grasp of web service design and scalable API development.
  • Experience working with Linux systems & Docker in production.
  • Curiosity and comfort working with data at scale across different forms.
  • Bonus Points For
  • Hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, vector databases, or ML model training/deployment.
  • Exposure to modern AI data infrastructure and MLOps.

Why Join Us?

Join a VC-backed AI start-up at the forefront of Generative AI innovation.

Work with a small, highly skilled founding team where your impact will be immediate and visible.

Competitive salary up to $180k + Super + ESOP.

Flexible working options

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