Principal Software Engineer -GEN AI

About Energy Exemplar

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, Energy Exemplar’s mission lies in ‘Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions’. Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, our award-winning software portfolio encompassing the modeling and simulation platform PLEXOS®, Aurora, and Adapt2, is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. Through our technology and people, we strive to enable stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain to revolutionize the energy ecosystem and to collaboratively plan and execute for a sustainable energy future with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation. 

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry. Some of our recent accolades include:

• SaaS Company of the Year (2025) – Global Business Tech Awards.
• Environmental Impact Award (2025) – E+E Leaders Awards.
• IPPAI (Independent Power Producers Association of India) Power Awards (2025) - Winners
• Finalist: Platts Global Energy Awards (2024) – Grid Edge category
• Finalist: Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards (2024) – Technologies of Change
• Top 50 Marketing Team (2024) – Voted by the public at the ICON Awards.

How We Work

Energy Exemplar is growing fast around 30% year on year and, that growth is driven by how we work. We trust our team to deliver great results from wherever they work best, whether that’s at home, in the office, or on the move.

We’re a global team that values ownership, integrity, and innovation. You’ll be supported to balance work and life in a way that works for you, and empowered to take initiative, solve problems, and make an impact, regardless of your background, location, or role.

Our four core values, Customer Success, One Global Team, Integrity & Ownership, and Innovation Excellence aren’t just words. They show up in how we collaborate, how we solve, and how we grow together.

We're seeking a talented Generative AI Developer to join our Engineering team. In this role, you'll design, develop, and implement generative AI solutions to solve complex business problems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform cutting-edge AI technologies into practical, scalable applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop generative AI applications using large language models (LLMs), diffusion models, and other generative AI technologies
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to identify use cases and implement AI solutions
• Fine-tune and optimize models for specific client requirements and use cases
• Implement robust evaluation frameworks to assess model performance and mitigate potential risks
• Create prototypes and proof-of-concepts to demonstrate capabilities and gather feedback
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for AI systems
• Stay current with the latest advancements in generative AI technologies and methodologies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face)
• Experience implementing LLM-based applications and understanding of prompt engineering
• Knowledge of generative AI concepts, including text generation, image generation, and multimodal systems
• Experience with API development and integration
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in AI, ML, or related field
• Experience with model fine-tuning, RLHF, and alignment techniques
• Knowledge of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures
• Experience with vector databases and embedding models
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their AI/ML services
• Understanding of enterprise AI governance, security, and compliance requirements

If you're passionate about applying generative AI to transform Energy Sector and want to contribute to development of more efficient and sustainable energy system and want to be at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field, we'd love to hear from you.

Energy Exemplar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process—we're here to support you in showcasing your full potential.

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