About the role

The Opportunity:
Following a recent acquisition by a global market research leader, this AI technology company is accelerating its growth and development of innovative AI-powered market research tools. They're at a pivotal moment where their advanced AI technology is becoming central to the parent company's global data capabilities. You'll be joining at an exciting time of expansion and integration, with the opportunity to shape scalable AI solutions that transform massive datasets into actionable insights for government agencies, global brands, and media organisations worldwide.

Company Profile:
This Auckland-based technology company specialises in leveraging AI to transform data into actionable insights. Recently acquired by a globally recognized leader in market research, they've become an essential part of this parent company's global data capabilities. Their products are used by leading organisations worldwide, including government agencies, global brands, and media organisations. With a remote-first philosophy balanced with strategic in-person collaboration, they offer a flexible yet connected work environment that prioritises innovation and technical excellence.

The Role:

• Design, develop and deploy AI-powered products focused on chat-based tools and data-driven insights
• Utilise large language model APIs (OpenAI, Google, etc.) to create scalable AI solutions
• Collaborate with product teams to define requirements aligned with business objectives
• Ensure cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS, some Google Cloud) is optimised for AI deployments
• Work with global technical teams on cross-functional integration projects
• Maintain high coding standards and engineering best practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement of AI engineering practices across the team

Your Fit:

• Strong experience in AI engineering with a focus on building and deploying AI solutions
• Proficiency in Python and experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Google Gemini, etc.)
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, primarily AWS (Google Cloud experience a plus)
• Experience with cloud infrastructure deployment and management
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices including version control and testing
• Experience with data engineering tools like Daxter and FastAPI
• Familiarity with SQL for data manipulation and analysis
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

If you're passionate about applying AI to solve real-world problems and want to join a growing global company, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that only New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, or those with a valid New Zealand work visa should apply for this position.