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Senior Algorithms Engineer


Company : TheDriveGroup


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2026-05-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Base pay rangeA$140,000.00/yr - A$190,000.00/yrAn opportunity exists for a seasoned Senior Algorithms Engineer to join a cross-functional team building advanced real-time detection and tracking systems. This role involves shaping the evolution of a sensor fusion engine designed to detect and respond to nextgen aerial threats, with a particular focus on swarm tracking and performance optimisation.Working within a fastpaced, collaborative environment, this engineer will apply expertise in algorithm development, performance tuning, and realtime data processing to deliver highperformance solutions in live deployments.ResponsibilitiesLead innovation within a sensor fusion engine by improving tracking capabilities for highdensity threat scenariosDesign, profile, and optimise realtime, dataintensive applications using multithreading, language bindings, and GPU accelerationImplement and assess novel tracking algorithms, drawing on current academic research and internal validationMaintain CI/CD infrastructure that enforces high code quality, runtime stability, and release integrityContribute to crossdisciplinary projects by collaborating with engineers across software, embedded, and AI teamsApply structured engineering principles including testing, version control, and modular refactoringAssist in troubleshooting system behaviour and supporting downstream users in integration effortsSupport observability and diagnostics through performance metrics and system instrumentationQualifications & ExperienceDegree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline5+ years of experience in software engineering or algorithm development rolesProficiency in modern C++ with additional experience in Python or other OOP languagesExperience working with GPUbased computation frameworks (e.g. CUDA, TensorRT)Familiarity with software performance profiling and code optimisation techniquesComfortable using CMake, CI/CD pipelines, unit testing frameworks, and GitExperience with Linuxbased development and Dockerbased environmentsStrong grasp of data structures, computational complexity, and applied mathematicsKnowledge of multiobject tracking, sensor fusion, or multisensor systemsBackground in applied machine learning or probabilistic inferenceFamiliarity with system monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, etc.Ideal ProfileHighly analytical with a deep interest in performancecritical systemsPassionate about solving realworld challenges using elegant, efficient codeCapable of leading the transition from research concepts to productiongrade implementationsThrives in agile, fastpaced, and technically challenging environmentsComfortable working independently or collaboratively across functional areasDedicated to continuous learning and excellence in engineering craftFor more info contact me on 0435777965, or at [email protected] levelMidSenior levelEmployment typeFulltimeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr