AUS
/
Brisbane

AI Principal Engineer

The AI Principal Engineer sets technical direction for AI initiatives across the organisation. They design large-scale architectures, solve complex challenges, and mentor senior engineers to ensure long-term AI capability.

$
210
k
AUS
perm avg.
$
167
AUS
contract avg.

Perm

+

% YOY

Average AI Principal Engineer salaries in Brisbane AUS range from $176k to $202k

Contract

+

% YOY

Average AI Principal Engineer contract rates in Brisbane AUS range from $145 to $165 /hour

Living in

Brisbane

AUS

Brisbane has a way of surprising people. What was once seen as a slower-paced alternative is now one of Australia’s most active growth markets, and it still comes with blue skies, weekend coast escapes, and a lifestyle built around being outdoors.

The city has developed real depth in technology and transformation talent, supported by major infrastructure investment, a growing start-up ecosystem, and continued demand across cybersecurity, cloud, data, and digital delivery. Candidates are drawn to Brisbane not just for the roles, but for the balance; strong career opportunities without the intensity (or price tag) of Sydney and Melbourne.

Brisbane
Brisbane
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$

5.79

Average cost of a coffee

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$

2,478

p/m

Average rent for 1 bed apartment

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$

68

p/m

Average gym membership

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