Software/AI Engineer

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Part-time (0.6FTE) and fixed term to January 2026
• HEW 6 $96,276 - $103,971 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

About the role:

The Software/AI Engineer will support Deakin’s Engineering Services team at ManuFutures by developing software applications and machine learning tools to enable rapid prototyping, product development, and innovation projects.

 As a Software/AI Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop and maintain software tools and lightweight applications to support engineering project outcomes.
• Apply machine learning, computer vision, or other AI techniques to create functional demonstrators or improve internal workflows.
• Support data-driven analysis and custom algorithm development for research and industry partner projects.
• Build simple front-end user interfaces or dashboards to showcase results or enable interactive workflows.
• Collaborate with the mechatronics engineer to understand system architecture and contribute to software-hardware integration.

 To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Experience in full-cycle software development, including UI design, version control, testing, and deployment.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Python and relevant AI/ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, scikit-learn).
• Knowledge and proficient with one or more low-code platforms or rapid prototyping environments (e.g., Streamlit, Power Apps, or Node-RED). Understanding of REST APIs and basic web development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript or frameworks like React or Flask).
• Ability to interpret electronic/mechatronic system schematics and communicate effectively with hardware-focused engineers.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Orlando Rodriguez, Consultant, Engineering Services, Entrepreneurship on Orlando.rodriguez@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Software-AI Engineer - HEW 6_PD.pdf

Applications for this position close on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at 11.55pm.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

 Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.