Placing AI and software engineering talent across Australia.
Artificial intelligence and software engineering have moved from specialist functions to central business capabilities. Australian organisations across every sector are building or scaling AI, machine learning, and software engineering teams at pace, driven by the commercial imperative to automate, personalise, and compete. The talent required to do this well is in high demand and short supply.
SKL Technology specialises in sourcing and placing AI and software engineering professionals, from individual contributors through to technical leads and engineering leadership. We work with product companies, technology-led organisations, consultancies, and enterprise businesses building internal software capability.
AI & SOFTWARE SECTOR EXPERTISE
Our expertise
We recruit across the AI and software engineering disciplines, covering both technical individual contributor roles and senior leadership appointments.
Our AI and software recruitment covers:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning:
Data scientists, ML engineers, NLP specialists, and AI researchers working across model development, deployment, and productionisation - Software Engineering:
Front-end, back-end, and full-stack engineers across a range of languages, frameworks, and architecture patterns, including Python, Java, TypeScript, Go, and cloud-native development - Data Engineering:
Data platform engineers and pipeline specialists supporting AI and analytics workloads - DevOps & Platform Engineering:
DevOps engineers, site reliability engineers, and platform specialists building the infrastructure that supports AI and software delivery - Technical Leadership:
Engineering managers, heads of engineering, CTOs, and VP Engineering roles across product companies, scale-ups, and enterprise technology teams
We recruit for roles across Australian product companies, software vendors, enterprise businesses building internal capability, and technology consultancies.
OUR AI & SOFTWARE RECRUITMENT APPROACH
How we partner with you
- Role briefing and context:
We work with engineering leaders and technical hiring managers to understand the stack, the team structure, the stage of product or platform development, and the type of person who will succeed in the role. - Targeted sourcing:
We identify candidates through technical networks, community engagement, and direct outreach, including professionals who are not actively on the market but are open to the right opportunity. - Screening and assessment:
Candidates are assessed for technical capability, relevant experience, and cultural alignment with engineering teams. We can conduct initial technical screening conversations to reduce burden on hiring managers. - Shortlisting and submission:
We present a focused shortlist with clear documentation of each candidate’s technical background, project experience, and relevant skills.
WHY CHOOSE US
The difference
- Technical credibility:
Our consultants have genuine familiarity with AI and software engineering disciplines. We understand the difference between a data scientist and an ML engineer, between a platform engineer and a DevOps generalist. This means we screen more accurately and present candidates who are actually suitable. - Networks that reach passive candidates:
The best AI and software engineers are rarely actively looking. Our networks span the Australian technology community, giving us access to professionals who are open to a conversation even when they are not on job boards. This is where we add the most value.