Staff Software Engineer - AI Powered Engineering
**Sydney or Melbourne locations**
We’re building the next generation of AI-powered engineering capabilities at CommBank—tools and platforms that materially improve how thousands of engineers build, ship, and operate software.
If you’re a technical lead who thrives in complex environments, enjoys working across many stakeholders, and is curious about how AI can responsibly uplift engineering productivity, this role is for you.
Do work that mattersYou’ll be part of the AI Powered Engineering function, whose mandate is clear: Responsibly embed AI-assisted tools and capabilities that improve developer experience, delivery velocity, and software quality across the bank.
This is not a data science role. It’s about engineering systems, platforms, and workflows that integrate AI into real-world software delivery—safely, pragmatically, and at enterprise scale.
About the teamWe’re a hands-on, product-minded engineering team operating at the intersection of:
Platform engineering
Developer productivity
Applied AI & AI Ops
We experiment, validate, and scale AI-enabled capabilities such as:
AI-powered engineering tools (e.g. Patchwork, Project Coral, Roo Code)
Knowledge assistants for internal engineering and compliance information
Automation for API documentation, controls, and compliance workflows
AI Ops solutions in partnership with Cyber teams (e.g. incident response support)
Everything we build is grounded in safety, reliability, and measurable impact.
What you’ll doAs a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll operate as a senior technical leader and multiplier:
Collaborate on complex technical problems from discovery through to production.
Translate business and engineering needs into clear technical designs and delivery plans.
Experiment with AI, GenAI, and automation tools—running fit-for-purpose evaluations and sharing grounded recommendations.
Design and deliver resilient, reusable services and components that integrate into existing platforms and pipelines.
Contribute to architecture discussions and role-model engineering best practices.
Maintain high-quality codebases through active code reviews and documentation.
Work across a broad stakeholder landscape (often 50+ stakeholders) to align roadmaps and land change with minimal disruption.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, uplifting engineering craft and AI literacy across teams.
Extensive experience as a software engineer with proficiency in one or more of: Python, Java, C#, TypeScript, Node.js
Experience building and operating microservices and event-driven systems.
Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP (e.g. Lambda/Functions, ECS/AKS, API Gateway, Step Functions).
Familiarity with:
REST and/or gRPC APIs
SQL and data pipelines
Observability and engineering productivity metrics
Strong DevSecOps practices:
CI/CD (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Secure software supply chain practices (SAST/DAST/SCA, secrets management)
Exposure to API or AI developer tools (e.g. Roo Code, Claude, CLI-based tools).
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST.
Experience partnering with Cyber or Risk teams on secure engineering initiatives.
If this sounds like you, apply today.
We support flexibility with a hybrid approach—at least half your time each month connecting in office—plus options such as adjusted start/finish times, part‑time, and job share.
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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