Tech Lead - Australia

Neara

The Role

Overview

Lead a team building 3D physics-enabled digital twins for critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • data structures
  • real‑time collaboration
  • simulation engine
  • production code
  • model generation
  • data integration

Tasks

-Develop data structures that can perform in real-time with user interaction on large underlying data sets -Work on real-time collaboration & live update algorithms -Lead projects and mentor both junior and senior engineers in hybrid teams -Build simulation engines that scale across millions of assets -Write production-quality code to support our engineering-grade models and 3D visualisations -Develop algorithms to generate accurate models from imperfect data -Lift the technical bar and drive high-quality engineering practices across the engineering department to ensure high-quality, correct code output -Work with a variety of data sources, including LiDAR, aerial photography & photogrammetry -Serve as a strong delivery role model and bring clarity to ambiguous projects

Requirements

  • javascript
  • python
  • fea
  • bachelor's
  • performance
  • geospatial

What You Bring

-Mathematical reasoning ability - Mechanical/Civil engineering knowledge a plus -Optimise and debug rendering and memory performance -Master design elements and tooling, encompassing assemblies, environments, formulas, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) -Domain experience within the geospatial/utility space is a plus -Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript/HTML/CSS/SASS -Proficient in one of Python, Java, Kotlin, C++, Rust -Familiarity with Dartcode and FEA experience is highly desirable -Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field

Benefits

-Regular office events -Competitive salary & meaningful ESOP -Fully flexible working arrangements with a well-stocked office in Redfern -The real benefit is working on a genuinely complex, innovative and industry-leading product, making a genuine difference in the world around us

The Company

About Neara

-Founded as a startup in 2016, aiming to transform utility network planning and protection. -Cloud-based platform generates 3D models from utility data, enabling simulations of weather events, load growth, and maintenance scenarios. -Provides storm-resilience planning, wildfire mitigation, flood response, and grid optimization for major utilities. -Expanding into telecoms and public transport with proven utility expertise.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Infrastructure

Utilities

Transport

Electric Utility

Network Resiliency

Grid Planning

Disaster Response

Maintenance Prioritization

Weather Impact Analysis

Structural Engineering

FEA (Finite Element Analysis)

Digital Twin Technology

Power Network Management

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship is offered; candidates must have current unrestricted work rights.