Lead Engineer

Be part of one of the most innovative companies in Australia with industry leading technology A place to truly be yourself and thrive in your career from the beginning Recognised and endorsed as an employer for all women by Work180 – ranking #35 in 2025 About Us

At Sportsbet, we’re united behind our purpose to Bring Excitement to Life for over 2.4 million customers. We do this by delivering fun, challenging the status quo, and living our values. As part of the global Flutter Group, we’re a major player internationally—but in Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin, we’re a tight‑knit team of 1,300+ teammates (with over half in Tech & Data Science). Our commitment to responsible gambling is genuine and demonstrated through the wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools. We’re proud to be the leaders in responsible gambling in our industry, not just locally, but globally. We are one of the top workplaces for Women through WORK180. WORK180 is a leading platform that independently assesses employers on policies, benefits and practices that support women and underrepresented groups at work. We remain committed to making Sportsbet the best place to work and encourage you to explore our employer profile on the WORK180 website to learn more about what we offer. About The Role

As Lead Engineer (AI), you’ll provide technical leadership across Engaging Experiences, shaping how AI is embedded into customer-facing solutions and day‑to‑day engineering practices. You’ll partner closely with Engineering, Product and Platform leaders to guide technical direction, validate feasibility and drive high‑quality, AI‑enabled delivery. This role accelerates Sportsbet’s AI‑first mindset, uplifts engineering standards, modernises the SDLC, and coaches teams to safely and effectively use Generative AI and LLMs. You’ll influence strategy, delivery and culture, helping teams move faster while maintaining strong quality, performance and responsible AI practices. Responsibilities Include: Lead adoption of AI‑first engineering practices across Engaging Experiences Provide technical leadership during Explore and Accelerate, shaping AI‑enabled solutions Coach engineers and leaders in safe, effective AI‑assisted development Champion modern SDLC patterns, quality standards and AI‑driven validation Partner with Enterprise AI, Architecture and Product to align platforms and roadmaps Drive delivery quality, performance and observability across teams and partners Foster engineering excellence through communities of practice and mentorship The Perks

We work hard and play hard, so along with a competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus for permanent staff members, here’s some of our other perks: 25 days annual leave (an additional week’s leave) Hybrid working policy (Monday and Friday from home) and a $1,050 home office allowance for new starters Industry leading Parental Leave support program with 26 weeks paid leave for Primary Carers and no wait time. Progressive return to work benefits for the first 6 months back: come back for 3 days, get paid for 4; come back for 4 days, get paid for 5 Hack Days – where creativity and collaboration lead to exciting new ideas and projects Access to career development programs, including internal and external learning opportunities Weekly concierge service including free massages and nail appointments – onsite in Melbourne Free breakfast, daily fresh fruit and weekly socials End of trip facilities with onsite table tennis and pool tables Discounted health insurance and free flu jabs yearly We review applications within the first two weeks. Check out our Life@Sportsbet, LinkedIn, and careers website for more information about our inclusive culture. Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We don’t just support diversity – we celebrate it. This is a workplace where you can thrive and feel safe to bring your whole authentic self to work. We also know flex means different things to different people, so let us know how we can support you to be your best. If you think you’d be a great fit but don’t necessarily meet everything in the job description, please still get in touch. Ready to bring excitement to life? Apply now

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