It matters more at NAL
Software Engineer (Web & AI)
- – Full-time, 12-month contract with potential to extend
- – Work alongside world leaders in hearing research
- – Based at Macquarie University (hybrid working arrangements)
Your opportunity
As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing innovative digital tools that support people with hearing loss. Joining the Signal Processing department, your primary focus will be to build and refine full-stack applications while also implementing cutting-edge AI techniques – including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) – into hearing health tech products.
This is a great opportunity to apply and further develop your skills in web development and applied AI, while contributing to meaningful technology with real-world impact.
Key responsibilities include the following:
- Implement AI features, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to enhance interactivity and personalisation in our tools.
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using React and Node.js
- Collaborate on feature development, contributing to the development of backend services and frontend components.
- Deliver high-quality web and mobile applications across smart technology and product development portfolios.
- Participate in the full product lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to testing and deployment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, sharing expertise and learning from others to drive innovation.
- Maintain and improve existing software products, ensuring security, reliability, and adaptability to evolving technologies
What you’ll bring:
- Hands-on experience implementing AI frameworks, particularly Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and integrating AI technologies, ideally using OpenAI GPT, in production environments.
- Proven experience developing full-stack web applications using React (frontend) and Node.js (backend).
- Strong knowledge of MongoDB; familiarity with PostgreSQL is a plus.
- Experience deploying applications using Azure; exposure to Google Firebase or AWS is beneficial.
- Solid understanding of Git version control, software documentation, and testing best practices.
- Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn with a genuine interest in AI and cloud services, and emerging technologies.
- Detail-oriented and collaborative team player.
Why work at NAL?
The National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) is a world leader in hearing research and evidence-based innovation, dedicated to improving hearing health and transforming the lives of people with hearing difficulties. As the research division of Hearing Australia, NAL collaborates with organisations around the world to develop cutting-edge solutions in hearing health services and technology.
At NAL, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team translating research into real-world solutions. You’ll work alongside researchers, clinicians, and engineers in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, where your code can directly contribute to improving people’s lives. Our work is shared through academic and professional publications, adopted by industry, and informed by the needs of both people with hearing loss and the clinicians who support them.
What does that mean for you?
You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- 15.4% Superannuation
- Attractive employee benefits (salary sacrifice superannuation, HCF private health cover discount, well-being programs, salary packaging, discounts across an exciting range of retailers)
Visit www.nal.gov.au to discover more!
Let’s create the gold standard of hearing care
We will require the successful candidate to be willing to have a Police Check conducted (we pay), a current driver’s licence and must have rights to work in Australia.
Hearing Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive culture from within.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and applicants from different cultures who are bilingual to apply.
We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
