Senior Software Engineer - AI

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few

• Free standard OnePass membership

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the role

AI is becoming a core part of how we support our customers and teams and this role sits at the centre of that work.

As a Senior Software Engineer – AI within our Data, AI and Loyalty team, you’ll help shape the platforms and patterns that enable machine learning and generative AI across Bunnings.

You’ll work on meaningful problems at scale, using modern cloud and AI technologies, alongside experienced engineers who value collaboration and practical innovation.

What’s involved:

This is a hands‑on role with genuine influence across the organisation.

You will:

• Design, build and evolve scalable AI and data solutions used across multiple business areas

• Set and uplift engineering standards, patterns and guardrails to support safe, high‑quality delivery

• Explore emerging AI tools and frameworks, turning experimentation into reusable solutions

• Partner with product owners and stakeholders to translate business needs into well‑designed technical outcomes

• Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews, pairing and everyday collaboration

• Improve performance, reliability and cost across platforms and pipelines

About you

You’re an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and thinking beyond a single solution. You’re comfortable working through ambiguity, take a product‑focused approach to engineering and communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences.

You value teamwork, enjoy sharing knowledge and like contributing to an environment where people learn from each other and build strong outcomes together.

What you’ll need

• Strong experience in software engineering, including delivering AI‑enabled solutions into production

• Hands‑on skills with modern programming languages such as Python, C# or Scala

• Practical experience with machine learning and generative AI frameworks

• Experience working in cloud environments (Azure or GCP)

• Confidence working in Agile teams and influencing technical direction through collaboration

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at [email protected].

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.