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Deloitte

ML / AI Engineering Lead

To help our clients and our people excel

  • Software engineering

  • Full-time

  • Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Senior · A role for someone with advanced knowledge and skills. May involve mentoring, leading others or specialisation. Typically at least 5 years of experience.

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Why Deloitte

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So, when people ask, “What’s different about Deloitte?” the answer resides in the many specific examples of where we have helped Deloitte member firm clients, our people, and sections of society to achieve remarkable goals, solve complex problems, or make meaningful progress. Deeper still, it’s in the beliefs, behaviors, and fundamental sense of purpose that underpin all that we do. With more than 150 years of hard work and commitment to making a real difference, our organization has grown in scale and diversity—approximately 245,000 people in 150 countries and territories, providing audit & assurance, tax, legal, risk and financial advisory and consulting services—yet our shared culture remains the same. For us, good isn't good enough. We aim to be the best at all that we do—to help clients realize their ambitions, to make a positive difference in society, and to maximize the success of our people. This drive fuels the commitment and humanity that run deep through our every action. That’s what makes us truly different at Deloitte. Not how big we are, where we are, nor what services we offer. What really defines us is our drive to make an impact that matters in the world.   Find us here Our offices

About the role

**What will your typical day look like? **   As a Manager, you’ll combine technical expertise, problem-solving, and client collaboration to deliver high-quality AI & Data solutions.   Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Delivering AI & Data Solutions – Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI, analytics, and cloud data solutions that drive business value. 
  • Managing Projects & Teams – Oversee project execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met while mentoring junior team members. 
  • Engaging with Clients – Collaborate with business leaders to understand challenges and translate them into actionable AI & Data solutions. 
  • Optimizing Data Ecosystems – Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data architectures to enhance scalability, efficiency, and performance. 
  • Driving Continuous Improvement – Apply best practices in Agile methodologies, data governance, and AI/ML to ensure long-term client success. 
  • Enhancing Deloitte’s AI & Data Capabilities – Contribute to thought leadership, internal knowledge sharing, and innovation within our AI & Data practice.

    **About the team: **    Our AI & Data team is a diverse group of over 500 specialists across Australia, partnering with clients in both public and private sectors to deliver cutting-edge solutions. We collaborate with leading technology providers such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, Snowflake, and Databricks, ensuring we stay at the forefront of emerging AI and data capabilities.    **Enough about us, let’s talk about you. **    You are a tech-savvy problem solving leader who thrives in a data-driven environment. You bring: 

  • At least 6 years of experience in Machine Learning and/or AI Engineering with proficiency in either Python or R and advanced SQL.  
  • Hands-on experience in Computer Vision or Generative AI engineering, which is highly desirable.   
  • Experience with modern cloud services such as Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure, indicating familiarity with cloud-based data solutions. 
  • Experience in identifying and implementing opportunities for enhancing data analytics practices, leading to improved operational outcomes. 
  • Experience conducting end-to-end data analysis, defining data requirements, and ensuring data integrity throughout the project lifecycle.  
  • Advanced skills in analytical and statistical techniques to extract meaningful insights and develop predictive models.  
  • A deep understanding of domain knowledge in software development, critical for integrating AI solutions into existing systems.  
  • Advanced experience in data fundamental, database management, data modelling, and data pipeline will be strongly preferred.

  

What you'll be responsible for

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    Data Pipelines

    Develop and maintain processes for the extraction, flow, and transformation of data

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    SQL and Databases

    Use SQL to query databases to extract and process data

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    Scripting and Automation

    Develop scripts and automated workflows to improve the efficiency and accuracy of repeated tasks

Skills you'll need

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    Critical thinking

    Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight

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    Attention to detail

    Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables

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    Problem solving

    Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems

Meet the team

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The engineering team is the group of developers and managers responsible for the actual production and building of the given product or service. They are the ones carrying out all of the sprints and working on new or necessary features, updates, and fixes.