Westpac partners with AI frontier research lab on AI engineering

Westpac is partnering with Amp Frontier Corporation (Amp) to build AI-powered software and enhance customer and employee experience.

As part of the deal, Amp will establish a local Amp Labs outpost in Australia, a special purpose company with dedicated AI engineers that will work alongside Westpac teams as the bank continues its transformation.

Together, Westpac and Amp engineers will aim to use AI to help transform how the bank builds and delivers technology, supporting major programs and delivering improved digital experiences in weeks rather than months.

Founded in San Francisco in 2025, Amp builds agents for software engineering. The partnership aims to unlock new ways of working for Westpac’s engineers, allowing them to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time solving complex customer and business challenges, the companies said.

Westpac chief data, digital and AI officer Andrew McMullan said AI plays an increasingly important role in helping the bank deliver better outcomes for customers.

"Software engineering is being reshaped by AI, much like the cloud reshaped technology a generation ago. We're investing in skills, talent and capability that will benefit Westpac and contribute to Australia's growing AI ecosystem,” McMullan said.

“Through Amp Labs, our teams will work alongside AI engineering experts, helping build expertise that benefits our people, our customers and the broader industry."

Amp co-founder and CEO Quinn Slack said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to building the next generation of AI engineering capability while delivering better outcomes for customers.

"AI is changing how software is built and how companies work. With AI, we've seen how Westpac is moving faster than ever to improve quality and make their customers happier," said Slack.

“Through Amp Labs, we'll work side-by-side with Westpac teams, bringing our AI engineering expertise gained from building our frontier agent to help define Westpac's next era of technology."