Software Engineer - AI Engineering & Assurance

Overview

Join our Global AI Engineering and Assurance team and help shape the future of responsible AI at Macquarie. In this pivotal technical role, youll apply your expertise to ensure AI systems are trustworthy, scalable and compliant, driving innovation while safeguarding against risk.

We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets with 56 years of profitability. Youll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As an AI Assurance Technical Expert, you will lead hands-on assurance assessments that evaluate how AI systems are designed, implemented, and deployed across Macquarie. You will review code, system architecture, and support engineering practices to ensure they meet our standards for scalability, security, compliance, and responsible AI. You will guide delivery teams in applying effective evaluation approaches and integrating observability tools that strengthen transparency and trust in AI solutions. You will translate complex technical insights into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring risks and remediation steps are well understood. You will collaborate with teams across Macquarie to embed leading practices into engineering standards, governance, and assurance frameworks. You will also support the development of assessment tools, automation capabilities, and reusable frameworks that strengthen consistency and drive continuous improvement in AI engineering and oversight.

What You Offer

• Experience in software engineering, code review and architecture assessment. Knowledge of machine learning and AI system design is valuable.
• Familiarity with AI evaluation frameworks and observability tools for AI/ML and agentic systems
• Experience working with cloud-based AI platforms and MLOps pipelines in regulated environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries is valued

What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits and flexible working arrangements. Our compensation and benefits programs are designed to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, learning and development, and work-life balance.

Benefits

• Wellbeing leave and annual leave entitlements
• Paid parental leave for primary caregivers, transition leave on return, and leave for secondary caregivers
• Fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• Volunteer leave and donation matching
• Salary sacrificing options
• Comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Program with counselling and coaching services
• Learning and development opportunities, including professional memberships or subscriptions
• Emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We aim to provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment as required. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.

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