Python Developer - AI/ML

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Python Developer for an opportunity working with the AiLECS Lab, a collaboration between Monash University and the Australian Federal Police. The role will focus on developing and optimising AI/ML models and applications, working with large datasets and collaborating with data scientists, engineers and research fellows to take machine learning projects from development through to production.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimise machine learning models and applications using Python

• Build and fine-tune ML models using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face and Ultralytics

• Implement machine learning algorithms from research papers into robust and scalable software

• Evaluate and benchmark model performance using appropriate metrics

• Clean, prepare and augment large datasets for model development

• Develop APIs and integrate AI systems with existing applications and platforms

• Apply MLOps practices to support model development, evaluation and deployment

• Work within Agile development environments using tools such as GitLab, GitHub or Azure DevOps

About you

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Python software development

• Experience developing and/or fine-tuning machine learning models

• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and AI model architectures

• Experience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow

• Experience with libraries such as NumPy, Hugging Face and/or Ultralytics

• Experience evaluating and benchmarking ML model performance

• Experience developing REST APIs and integrating applications

• Familiarity with CI/CD, version control and software testing

• Experience working with Agile methodologies

• Australian Citizens with an ability to obtain NV1