Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our Data Science & Business Intelligence team based in Perth.

The purpose of the role is to provide deep expertise in Computer Vision and Machine Learning to deliver robust and reliable solutions that solve clearly defined business challenges. Scope, build, and maintain AI models that create significant value for stakeholders, customers, and the broader business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing clarity, guidance, and direction during project ideation and uncertainty.
• Leverage deep expertise in Computer Vision and ML techniques to clearly define and scope technical problem statements.
• Facilitate and lead design sessions to explore potential solutions, guiding the team towards the most effective, viable solution considering both technical and operational constraints.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Computer Vision, Deep Learning, and multimodal ML techniques, applying these effectively within business contexts.
• Rapidly prototype and iterate solutions, adopting a "fail-fast" approach to learning and development.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in Computer Vision, ML engineering, and software development, actively improving existing practices or introducing new ones where appropriate.
• Support team growth by mentoring junior data scientists and ML engineers, providing feedback to their managers, and facilitating internal skill-sharing sessions.
• Collaborate proactively with colleagues across the organisation, demonstrating strong teamwork and commitment to broader organisational success.

What you will bring to the role:

• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying AI/ML solutions with a strong emphasis on Computer Vision and Deep Learning.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML algorithms and methodologies, particularly in image processing, natural language processing, and multimodal model applications.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, and familiar with essential AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, Hugging Face transformers).
• Experience in deploying machine learning models in cloud environments such as Databricks, Snowflake, and AWS, including strong capabilities in API integration.
• Practical experience fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs) and multimodal models for specific business use cases.
• Proven track record of deploying robust Computer Vision systems in production environments using modern cloud technologies.
• Direct experience working with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies and integrating multimodal Vision-Language Models (VLMs) for tasks such as structured data extraction, process automation, or document intelligence is preferred. 

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

Our high-quality, acclaimed brands include Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America.

Our games are based on a freemium model, meaning they are available to play at no cost, but include optional in-game purchases to enhance gameplay. We also offer sweepstakes promotions where players can collect free entries for the chance to win real-world prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first”. This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.  

But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things. 

If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

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