Precision Hiring for AI-Driven Teams
Sonitec is a leading Australian recruitment agency, connecting organisations with exceptional engineers, scientists, and leaders across AI, machine learning, data, embedded systems, and cyber security.
Six Pillars of AI Capability — We Recruit Across All of Them
Most agencies place individual roles. We staff the entire AI lifecycle — from the data layer through to production, security, and leadership.
Data Foundation
Data Engineers, Data Architects, and Analytics Engineers who build the pipelines, platforms, and models that make AI possible. Spark, Kafka, Airflow, Snowflake, dbt, Databricks.
Model Development
ML Engineers, Data Scientists, Research Scientists, and Algorithm Engineers who design, train, and optimise the models. PyTorch, TensorFlow, NLP, computer vision, recommender systems.
Embedded & Edge AI
Embedded AI Engineers, Computer Vision Engineers, and Robotics Engineers who deploy intelligence on-device. TinyML, ONNX, real-time inference, autonomous systems.
MLOps & AI Infrastructure
MLOps Engineers, ML Platform Engineers, and Cloud Engineers who ship models to production and keep them running. Kubeflow, SageMaker, Vertex AI, Kubernetes, Terraform.
AI Security & Cyber
AI Security Engineers, Cyber Security Engineers, and Governance Specialists who protect AI systems and the data behind them. Adversarial robustness, AppSec, cloud security, compliance.
AI Leadership
Heads of AI, VPs of Engineering, CTOs, and AI Product Managers who set strategy and build high-performing teams. Executive search across Australia and the GCC.
From AI Strategy to Production-Ready Teams
Map Your AI Stack
We assess your AI maturity, tech stack, and team gaps across the full lifecycle — data, models, ops, and security.
Source Specialists
We activate our AI-specialist network and use deep technical screening to surface candidates who can deliver, not just interview well.
Validate & Match
Every candidate is assessed on technical depth, production experience, and team fit — tailored to your specific AI stack and stage.
Place & Scale
We don't just fill one seat. We help you build and scale entire AI functions — from your first ML hire to a full E2E team.
Trusted by Leading Organisations
We've worked with Sonitec on different senior & mid level searches. Each time, they were successful in assisting us to explore the market and secure the right person. The team were knowledgeable and did a thoughtful job gathering information about the role before beginning the search.
We had a need to fill multiple positions in a fast-paced tech department. The service, prompt attention, consistent follow up and quality of candidates speaks well of their recruiting, screening process and tech expertise.
Sonitec is capable in identifying qualified individuals across APAC for our staffing needs. The recruiters are dedicated to providing a high degree of professionalism and understand Technology Consulting requirements well.
Engagement Models Built for AI Hiring
Whether you're hiring your first ML engineer or scaling a 30-person AI division, we have a delivery model that fits.
AI Leadership & Executive
For Head of AI, VP Engineering, CTO, CISO, and other senior hires that shape your AI strategy. Dedicated team with deep market mapping.
Critical AI Hires
When you need a specific specialist fast — a senior ML engineer, a lead data architect, a security lead. Single-partner priority delivery.
Pay-on-Success
No upfront commitment. Ideal for scaling data and engineering teams where you need multiple hires across the AI stack.
Project & Surge Capacity
Contract ML engineers, data engineers, or security specialists for defined AI projects, POCs, or production sprints.
20+ Specialist Roles Across the AI Lifecycle
Data & Model Development
- Data Engineers
- Data Architects
- Analytics Engineers
- ML Engineers
- Data Scientists
- Research / Applied Scientists
- Algorithm Engineers
Ops, Embedded & Security
- MLOps Engineers
- ML Platform Engineers
- Cloud & DevOps Engineers
- Embedded AI Engineers
- Computer Vision Engineers
- AI Security Engineers
- Cyber Security Engineers
AI Leadership & Executive
- Head of AI / VP of AI
- CTO / CIO / CDO / CISO
- Engineering Managers (ML/Data)
- AI Product Managers
- AI Governance Specialists
- Technical Program Managers
2026 E2E AI Salary Benchmarks
All figures AUD total package inclusive of super. Sydney market rates, Q1 2026.
| Role | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|
| ML Engineer | $140k–170k | $175k–225k | $225k–290k |
| Data Scientist | $120k–150k | $150k–200k | $200k–260k |
| Algorithm / Research Engineer | $140k–175k | $175k–230k | $230k–300k |
| Data Engineer | $120k–150k | $150k–200k | $200k–260k |
| Data Architect | $140k–170k | $170k–220k | $220k–280k |
| MLOps / ML Platform Engineer | $130k–160k | $160k–210k | $210k–270k |
| Embedded AI Engineer | $130k–165k | $165k–215k | $215k–280k |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $135k–170k | $170k–220k | $220k–285k |
| AI Security Engineer | $150k–185k | $185k–240k | $240k–310k |
| Cyber Security Engineer | $140k–175k | $175k–230k | $230k–300k |
| Cloud / DevOps Engineer | $130k–160k | $160k–210k | $210k–270k |
| Head of AI / VP Engineering | — | — | $300k–450k+ |
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Meet the Founder
Tuncay Goenuel
With executive and consulting experience from Accenture, A.T. Kearney, and NBNCo, Tuncay founded Sonitec in 2012 with a clear thesis: companies don't just need individual AI hires — they need the complete team to take AI from concept to production. His consulting background means Sonitec maps your AI maturity, identifies gaps across the full stack, and delivers the engineers, scientists, and leaders who build production AI systems that actually work.
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Reliable
If we say we are getting it done, we are getting it done. No shortcuts, no empty promises.
Fast
We move with urgency because our clients can't wait. Tight shortlists, fast turnarounds, no dead air between updates.
Honest
We tell you how it is. If KPIs or expectations need adjusting, we'll tell you — so you always know where you stand.