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NAB

Principal Engineer – AI

NAB

. Build and maintain GenAI developer tools across the software development lifecycle, including MCP servers, GitHub Copilot extensions, and IDE integrations .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining GenAI developer tools, integrating AI tooling into CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring team members. Proficient in analyzing developer productivity metrics and delivering educational content for AI-assisted development practices.

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Software Engineering ExperienceProficiency in TypeScript/Node.js, Python, Kotlin, or JavaExperience with LLM APIs and Prompt EngineeringFamiliarity with AWS Services and CI/CD PipelinesBackground in Application Security and Secure SDLC Practices

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Hard Skills
GenAI Developer ToolsCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationPrompt EngineeringDeveloper Tool BuildingMetrics Design and AnalysisAgentic AI FrameworksApplication SecurityGitHub ActionsMCP IntegrationSecurity Tooling (SAST/DAST)
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProactive ApproachAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
AWS CDKAWS LambdaAWS EKSAWS Step FunctionsGitHub CopilotIDE ExtensionsCLI UtilitiesDashboards and Reporting ToolsAgent Security PrinciplesRed Teaming Frameworks
Industry Keywords
AI-Assisted DevelopmentDeveloper Workflow AutomationSecurity GovernanceEnterprise LicensingDynamic Environment Adaptation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSCloudJavaJavaScriptKotlinNode.jsPythonSDLCTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build and maintain GenAI developer tools across the software development lifecycle, including MCP servers, GitHub Copilot extensions, and IDE integrations
  • Develop workflow templates, prompt libraries, and agent skill definitions to standardise AI-assisted development practices
  • Integrate AI tooling into CI/CD pipelines for automated code review, security scanning, and quality gates
  • Mentor and help grow team members
  • Design and implement instrumentation to measure developer productivity gains from AI tooling
  • Build dashboards and reporting tools to surface ROI evidence for senior leadership
  • Run controlled experiments and analyse results to guide tool adoption decisions
  • Define patterns, guardrails, and best practices for agentic coding workflows
  • Evaluate and integrate agentic tools into secure, enterprise-approved development workflows
  • Contribute to AI security governance, agent security principles, and red teaming frameworks
  • Deliver education and enablement content for DevAI Talks and squad onboarding sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years software engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in at least one of TypeScript/Node.js, Python, Kotlin, or Java
  • Hands-on experience building developer tools, CLI utilities, IDE extensions, or platform engineering infrastructure
  • Practical experience with LLM APIs including prompt engineering, function calling, and structured output
  • Experience with AWS services including CDK, Lambda, EKS, and Step Functions, or equivalent cloud platforms
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and developer workflow automation
  • Strong analytical skills with experience designing metrics, running experiments, and presenting data-driven insights
  • Experience with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or building tool-use integrations for AI models
  • Familiarity with GitHub Copilot administration, Enterprise licensing, and security controls
  • Background in application security, secure SDLC practices, or security tooling such as SAST and DAST
  • Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks and patterns
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Proactive approach to addressing challenges
  • Passion for delivering high quality solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Wellbeing support
  • Flexible working
  • Generous leave offering
  • Growth, learning and career development opportunities
  • Hybrid working arrangement