Optus & AI
At Optus, bandwagons aren't really our thing.
We've been using AI to improve the lives of our customers for almost ten years. From understanding the root cause of customer issues and proactively resolving them, to using it to inform our investment decisions, AI is embedded into what we do.
With new cutting-edge tech at our fingertips, exciting partnerships under our belt and around every corner (Google and Samsung to name a couple), and a growing collective of talented people, we're taking AI at Optus to the next level.
We're bringing together the most curious-minded people to solve real problems, connect Australians like never before, and help shape the future of Optus while we're at it. And your future too. We're already on our way, and ahead of lots of the competition. Now's the time to go bigger than ever.
This is no 'quick win' – we're in this for the long haul because we know the positive impact it can make on our customers, communities and colleagues. We're committed to doing it responsibly and ethically and we want you to be a part of it. You're invited to join the Optus AI Tribe.
This role can be based at either of our beautiful Sydney OR Melbourne campuses with flexible / hybrid work arrangements to work around your life.
Big opportunities
We're serious when we say we're looking for people to define the future of AI at Optus. We're rapidly scaling our AI capabilities and have cutting-edge tech at our fingertips. We've worked on world firsts with the world's best thinkers like Google and Amazon. And have more exciting partnerships in the pipeline. Our leaders are investing in innovation in a big way and they're backing our every move. It's an exciting time to come aboard.
Your day to day will consist of... Shape the architecture strategy by participating in quarterly and annual planning workshops, contributing to both the data and cloud strategy to leverage advanced analytics on large-scale datasets.Design and govern the AI & ML reference architecture, including architecture patterns, principles, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with organisational standards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Solution Designers, Data Scientists, and Solution Architects to deliver scalable and reusable AI frameworks for real-time and batch solutions.Implement and manage AI & ML operational frameworks (ML/AI Ops), integrating cutting-edge tools to streamline deployment and operational processes.Contribute to the architecture design within an Agile Delivery Tribe, working hands-on with AI & ML solutions while ensuring alignment with CI/CD tools and methodologies. What makes you perfect for the role? A minimum of 7 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years focused on delivering AI & ML solutions, architecture, and design.Proven expertise in AI/GenAI solutions, including creating architectures that balance business needs with cost, capability, and risk.Strong hands-on experience with AI & ML frameworks and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn, as well as cloud platforms like GCP, AWS, or Azure.Demonstrated ability to lead AI Solution Architects, ensuring designs prioritise security, scalability, ethics, and data governance.Experience working with stakeholders to create technical visions, high-level architectures, and roadmaps for large-scale programs.Solid understanding of MLOps, including lifecycle management, CI/CD automation, and operational monitoring of AI solutions. Optus is a place where we let you do you. We offer a range of benefits including: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit!Inclusive paid parental leave with up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver.All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the 'Parents at Work portal'.Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University).Connect at work through one of our employee-led volunteer groups: Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans and Yarn Network.Vibrant campus life and a variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office.Two easy travel options to Sydney Campus: Optus bus from Sydney CBD (20min travel time) and Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon! Curious about our culture? Go behind the scenes with our people by searching #OptusLife on LinkedIn!
Intrigued but don't tick every box? We are building our AI capabilities and value diverse perspectives. If you're driven to join us on this journey, apply now - your passion matters more than a perfect match.
At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying 'yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email ****** along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch.
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