AI Developer

AI Developer
Sky BlackBox | Senior | Remote | Part-Time Contract (Potential for Full-Time)

Sky BlackBox is an Australian cybersecurity startup redefining Vendor Risk Management (VRM) through intelligent automation and real-time insights. Our platform helps businesses assess, monitor, and collaborate with third-party vendors securely, accurately, and at scale.
We are seeking a Senior AI Developer to lead the design and implementation of AI capabilities across our platform. This role is ideal for someone experienced in natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and large language models, who is ready to contribute to a growing SaaS product with global reach.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and build AI-driven features that improve accuracy, speed, and intelligence in vendor risk workflows
• Evaluate and implement the most suitable AI tools, APIs, and platforms based on each use case (Azure AI preferred)
• Integrate AI solutions with the existing SaaS backend and front-end components
• Develop internal systems for learning from user input and improving over time
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers, DevOps, and product leads to deliver scalable, secure solutions
• Contribute to technical decisions and roadmap planning for new AI-powered capabilities

Requirements
• 5+ years of experience in AI or NLP engineering, including work with production-level systems
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with NLP and ML libraries such as HuggingFace Transformers, LangChain, or Sentence Transformers
• Experience with vector databases and similarity search (e.g. FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate)
• Familiarity with Azure AI Services or equivalent platforms (e.g. OpenAI, AWS Bedrock)
• Understanding of integrating AI models with SaaS architecture and APIs
• Strong awareness of data security and privacy requirements

What We Offer
• Remote role with flexible hours based on agreed working schedule
• Opportunity to shape and scale AI infrastructure across a growing product suite
• Friendly, collaborative team culture with direct involvement from the founder
• Unique experience working in the intelligent cybersecurity and compliance sector
• Exposure to a global customer base and international expansion plans
• Flexibility to start part-time, with potential to transition into a full-time role

How to Apply
Please send your CV highlighting your experience in AI, NLP, and any relevant production work. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the process.