Description:

Neara is a high-growth technology company focused on creating sophisticated, engineering-grade 3D digital models of critical infrastructure, primarily in electricity grids but expanding into telecommunications and rail.
The software platform is used by infrastructure owners and operators globally to address challenges throughout the asset life cycle, including design, construction, asset management, and climate impact.
As a Lead Engineer for Productivity Engineering, you will support over 60 Software and Machine Learning engineers by enhancing the speed, effectiveness, and reliability of development processes.
Your role involves transitioning from manual systems to a scalable platform, designing modern CI/CD processes, improving developer experience, and embedding security and reliability into the development lifecycle.
You will educate and enable the engineering organization with new tools and best practices, provide mentorship, and foster a collaborative work environment.
The position emphasizes the importance of happy engineers, faster iterations, and safe releases to facilitate organizational scaling.

Requirements:

You must have a proven track record of building and operating large-scale, production-grade systems, with expertise in systems programming, infrastructure platforms, or developer tooling.
A history of leading complex, high-impact technical initiatives that improve developer productivity across multiple teams is essential.
Experience in designing infrastructure or internal platforms as products, with a strong understanding of developer workflows and usability, is required.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are necessary to influence technical direction and align stakeholders without direct authority.
You should demonstrate the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and make sound architectural decisions with incomplete information.
A continuous learner with a passion for enhancing engineering effectiveness at scale is preferred.

The position offers a competitive salary and meaningful Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
You will enjoy fully flexible working arrangements and access to a well-stocked office in Redfern.
Regular office events are part of the company culture.
The most significant benefit is the opportunity to work on a complex, innovative, and industry-leading product that makes a genuine difference in the world.

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