Senior Machine Learning Engineer - South Bank, Qld

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At Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) our purpose is to 'open up the world for those who want to see'. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something amazing - travel!
As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will be supporting the Leader of AI/ML Team and be at the forefront of implementing our Machine Learning initiatives, focusing on the creation and deployment of scalable, resilient Machine Learning models and systems.
This role is pivotal in developing the ML platform and data pipelines, ensuring our technology meets the high scalability and availability demands of modern ML applications.
If you'd like to collaborate with crossfunctional teams to innovate and integrate ML technologies across various domains, please apply!
Day to day:

• Develop and deploy Machine Learning models and algorithms including inference pipelines
• Develop, optimise, and maintain e2e MLOps pipelines (full lifecycle including CI/CD, drift detection and retraining strategy) and infrastructure for ML model development, testing, and deployment
• Support the deployment of applications on Kubernetes and manage services across various cloud environments (AKS, etc)
• Demonstrate adaptability by quickly learning new technologies and applying them to address complex challenges
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team within a fast-paced environment
• Manage and transform both structured and unstructured data, ensuring cleanliness and effectiveness for ML applications
• Continuously assess and enhance the scalability, robustness, and efficiency of the big data platform
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in ML, AI, and Deep Learning, incorporating innovative technologies into our platform
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify new opportunities for applying ML solutions to business challenges across the organisation

Skills required:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in developing and deploying ML or AI models with proven commercial success
• At least 5 years of focused experience in Machine Learning or AI model development for commercial or industrial applications
• A degree in Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
• A dynamic problem-solver with a tenacious approach to overcoming challenges.
• Expertise in processing large, structured, and unstructured datasets, including proficiency with time series, weather/climate data, satellite imagery, and geospatial data
• Familiarity with various foundation models, such as LLAMA, Mistral, etc and as well as OpenAI APIs & GPT Models
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an understanding of the constraints inherent in developing commercial solutions
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud infrastructure, with a preference for candidates familiar with AzureML
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras)
• Solid experience deploying models at scale (including MLOps) in a commercial environment and a deep understanding of both supervised and unsupervised ML models.
• Knowledgeable in alerts, monitoring, and MLOps observability

What you'll enjoy...

• Tick destinations off your bucket list with our discounts on travel and accommodation.
• Employee Share Scheme through Equate Plus.
• Access to in-house financial and health services, and internal 24/7 gym.
• Receive ongoing training and professional development through the Flight Centre Landing.
• Excellent hybrid working model.
• Preference for internal progression through Brightness of Future: Employees have the right to see a clear pathway to achieving career ambitions.
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses at your fingertips.
• Proud Corporate Social Responsibility platform through the Flight Centre Foundation, and Brighter Futures programs.
• Various social events to promote networking, the celebration of wins, and sometimes just for fun! (Global Gathering 2024 - Portugal).

We value you...
Flight Centre Travel Group is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that supports your unique identity to create better, safer experiences for everyone.​ We encourage you to come as you are; to foster inclusivity and collaboration. We celebrate you.
Who we are...
Since our beginning, our vision has always been to open up the world for those who want to see.
As a global travel retailer, our people come from all different backgrounds, and our connections spread to the far reaches of the globe - 20+ countries and counting! Together, we are a family (we call ourselves Flighties).
We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve. We embrace new experiences, we celebrate the wins, seize all opportunities, and empower all of our people to find their Brightness of Future.
We encourage you to DREAM BIG through collaboration and innovation, and make sure you are supported to make incredible ideas a reality. Together, we deliver quality, innovative solutions that delight our customers and achieve our strategic priorities.
Irreverence. Ownership. Egalitarianism.
Applications close: 22 Mar 2024 E. Australia Standard Time