Join Acusensus as Our First Data Engineer Who We Are Acusensus is an Australian technology success story. Since 2018, we have been using world-leading AI-driven imaging technology to tackle road safety challenges, reducing accidents caused by distracted driving. Our work is making a real impact, and as we expand globally, we're looking for talented people to join our journey. Why You'll Love Working with Us We’re not just a tech company; we’re a purpose-driven team that values impact, collaboration, integrity, care, and delivery. At Acusensus, you’ll be part of an innovative, fast-growing organisation where your work will directly contribute to saving lives and making communities safer. About the Role We’re hiring our first Data Engineer to join our growing R&D team. You’ll be responsible for designing, building, and optimising our data infrastructure. Your work will ensure that data from our AI-driven road safety products is efficiently collected, stored, and turned into meaningful insights. While you will officially report to our Lead Machine Learning Engineer, who is based in the UK, your day-to-day supervision will be provided by a Lead Engineer located in Melbourne. This is a key role in shaping the future of our data strategy as we expand globally. We prefer that our newest team member be based in Melbourne, but we are open to considering other locations across Australia for the right candidate. What You’ll Do Design and manage data collection, storage, and retrieval systems Work closely with engineers, analysts, and customer-facing teams to understand data needs Ensure our data is structured to support both actionable insights and machine learning training Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team Maintain compliance with Acusensus’ ISO policies and procedures What We’re Looking For Experience: 2 years in data engineering, with expertise in relational and document database design Technical Skills: Strong SQL, Python (including plotting libraries), and Bash skills, with experience in AWS infrastructure Data Mindset: Deep understanding of scaling, efficiency, and data wrangling Team Player: A collaborative approach with a transparent, solution-focused mindset Self-Starter: Ability to operate independently while contributing to a supportive team environment Bonus Points for Experience In: C# (including LINQ) Data curation & MLOps Software engineering best practices, including Jira, structured version control, and code reviews Linux, Terraform, Docker, and distributed real-time software solutions Machine learning, image processing, and sensor technologies (cameras, radar) What We Offer: Competitive salary package. Hybrid and Flexible Working for meaningful work/life balance. Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing company. Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support. A collaborative and supportive team environment. Opportunity to drive meaningful process improvements. Join Us If you're passionate about using technology to make a real-world impact and want to be part of a company that’s growing fast and doing good, we’d love to hear from you We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, meaning candidates must possess full working rights in Australia. How to Apply: If you are an independent, self-sufficient, and collaborative team player seeking to advance your career, we would love to hear from you To apply, visit www.acusensus.com.au/careers or apply directly via this advertisement. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in greater detail, please email careersacusensus.com. All candidates selected for appointment will undergo a series of checks before an employment offer is made. We will, of course, cover the cost. Drivers License History Check Police Check At Acusensus, we're building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to drive positive change. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where creativity and authenticity are celebrated. No matter your background, if you're passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.