Join to apply for the Senior Machine Learning Scientist role at The Network Technology Recruitment 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Machine Learning Scientist role at The Network Technology Recruitment The Network Technology Recruitment provided pay range This range is provided by The Network Technology Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$180,000.00/yr - A$220,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from The Network Technology Recruitment Recruitment Consultant @ The Network | Cyber Security, DevOps, Cloud Senior Machine Learning Scientist Sydney (Hybrid) | Permanent | ~$245k Package Options Did Someone Say Greenfield? We're partnering with a venture-backed deep tech company creating a new generation of affordable, high-performance thermal sensors with the potential to reshape how we interact with the world around us. From energy efficiency and human activity sensing to privacy-first security, their platform blends proprietary hardware with cutting-edge on-device AI to deliver real-time, meaningful insights without compromising user trust. The Role This isn't just a senior ML role. It's an opportunity to: Architect a greenfield ML system. No legacy code or prebuilt pipelines Design, train, and test neural networks optimised for edge Solve real-world problems using noisy, sensor-derived data (not just ImageNet) Work on a product that blends AI, hardware, and impact Help shape the roadmap with the founding team Mentor and uplift a capable junior team hungry to learn The Challenge Their current system is a proof of concept. It works, but it won't scale. They need someone who can come in and rethink the entire AI architecture, working from first principles to build something elegant, efficient, and production-ready. You'll be the go-to ML expert, collaborating closely with embedded engineers, product leaders, and the executive team. Skills & Experience Strong experience building and training custom deep learning models (ideally CNNs for vision) Proficiency in Python, PyTorch or TensorFlow Comfort designing for embedded and edge environments (Jetson, Movidius, NPU etc.) Bonus: Experience with thermal, IR, or non-RGB sensors A background in R&D, early-stage tech, or product innovation An appetite for ambiguity, autonomy, and building something that actually ships Must be an Australian Citizen. Greenfield ownership. Your architecture. Your models. Your build Be part of a team with strong backing, real traction, and a big vision Collaborate across disciplines. Not siloed in a giant org Work that's intellectually stimulating and tied to real-world impact Equity upside in a company with a global future How to Apply Click Apply below. Or reach out to Kristen Brinker () if you're curious to learn more, or if you're happy to refer someone in your network. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Network Technology Recruitment by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Machine Learning Researcher” roles. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A$130,000.00-A$190,000.00 3 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago Data Scientist Intern (AI/LLM Application) Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago Senior Applied Scientist - Autonomous AI agents Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A$130,000.00-A$185,000.00 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago Machine Learning Engineer Graduate, Trust and Safety Engineering - 2026 Start Data Scientist Intern [TikTok LIVE-Data Science]-2026 Summer (BS/MS) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago Millers Point, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr