NCS Australia

Information Technology And Services

AIMissionEngineerLead

A$195–275k ~AI est. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME
The Brief

“AI Mission Engineer Lead at NCS Australia. Skills: Agentic AI, Platform engineering, Forward-deployed AI. Lead hardest engagements. Build playbook”

What You'll Achieve.

Ship agentic AI systems; Hold up in production

Industry & Context.

Information Technology And Services
Problems you'll solve

Translate complex challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Undergo background checking

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 years in forward-deployed technical delivery, Shipping production AI/ML systems, Python and TypeScript/JavaScript, Integrate with enterprise systems, Evaluate AI system performance, Lead small senior teams, Operate autonomously in ambiguous environments, Valid work rights for Australia

Nice to Have

Experience in regulated environments, Familiarity with agentic frameworks, Familiarity with workflow platforms, Product telemetry experience, Usage analytics experience, Feedback-driven iteration experience, Operating in early-stage environments

What You'll Do.

Lead hardest engagements

Embed with customer teams

Understand real workflows

Translate business challenges

Define reusable components

Define delivery patterns

Build high-performing team

Provide technical direction

Drive rapid prototyping

Drive production deployment

Integrate AI solutions

Influence product roadmaps

Influence platform roadmaps

Act as trusted advisor

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Client teams; Product engineering globally; Senior stakeholders

Communication Scope

Executive presentations

Free ATS check

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