Software Engineering Jobs in Australia

There are 1,384 open Software Engineering jobs in Australia on freehire right now. 433 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are cloud, api and ai.

Salary

CurrencyPeriod25thMedian75thPostings
AUDyearA$133,748A$157,501A$195,00031
USDyear$113,450$140,000$167,50029

From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.

Most requested skills

  • cloud 28%
  • api 28%
  • ai 25%
  • python 20%
  • ci-cd 20%
  • aws 18%
  • agile 17%
  • java 16%

How the work is done

  • Hybrid 235 · 17%
  • Onsite 131 · 9%
  • Remote 67 · 5%

Visa sponsorship offered in 43% of the 155 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

  • Senior 443
  • Staff 98
  • Principal 76
  • Lead 50
  • Intern 34
  • Junior 23

Who is hiring

  • 1000+ employees 216
  • 501-1000 employees 99
  • 51-200 employees 45
  • 11-50 employees 23
  • 201-500 employees 8
  • 1-10 employees 2
1,384 jobs
E'volve Backed by Techstars
4 weeks ago

Specialist Software Developer

Open 23d APAC H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Australia

Maintains legacy Microsoft Access apps, builds SQL solutions, and helps migrate systems to modern platforms while analyzing business processes.

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cba
4 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer, x15ventures

Open 27d APACSenior
Australia

Build and scale early-stage software prototypes and MVPs using modern full-stack tools (TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js/React, PostgreSQL) in a venture-scaling unit within a major bank.

accessibility ai aws ci-cd cloud +8 skills
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CGS Carrers
4 weeks ago

Intermediate Java Software Developer

Open 26d RemoteAPAC
Australia

Develops and maintains Java-based software for enterprise telecom systems, writing code, debugging, and deploying solutions using modern Java SE, SQL, Kafka, and Kubernetes.

api docker github graphql java +8 skills
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RWS Global
4 weeks ago

Software Developer

Open 26d APACFull-time
Australia

Build and maintain AWS serverless backend services and cloud-native systems that power large-scale live events like the Olympics, using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS CDK.

agile api automation aws cdk +18 skills
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Northrop Grumman
4 weeks ago

2026 Associate Software Engineer/Software Engineer

Open 25d APAC, North AmericaInternshipIntern

Develops, validates, and maintains software quality assurance systems for aerospace/firmware products, ensuring compliance with standards and testing processes. Works with engineering teams to audit systems, analyze defects, and improve reliability in defense/aerospace projects.

agile data-science six-sigma
65 800 – 118 900 $
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Northrop Grumman
4 weeks ago

Software Engineer

Open 25d APAC
Australia

Develop and maintain secure communications software for defence systems, working with Linux, networking, and languages like Java/C++/Python in a team building sovereign capability.

agile cpp embedded-systems java javascript +4 skills
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Lite n' Easy
4 weeks ago

Software Developer

Open 15d HybridAPAC
Australia

At Lite n' Easy our goal is to create a healthier Australia by changing the way Australians eat. We make it easy for people to eat well, whether they want to lose weight or simply stay healthy. As a quality driven…

api azure azure-devops csharp devops +9 skills
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Charter Diligence Pty Ltd
4 weeks ago

Principal Software Engineer

Open 23d APACPrincipal
Australia

Principal Software Engineer builds and maintains critical systems for a federal agency managing emergency response, maritime operations, and environmental protection across Australia.
Softtest pays pty ltd
4 weeks ago

Principal Java/Bespoke Software Engineer

Open 23d APACPrincipal
Australia

Principal Java engineer maintaining and extending NEXUS, a life-critical maritime/aviation search-and-rescue system used by AMSA’s Rescue Response Centre.
MPAU Technology
4 weeks ago

Oracle Developer

Open 23d APAC
Australia

Develop and maintain Oracle Forms, Reports, and APEX applications for a public-sector client in Melbourne, following strict quality standards and best practices.

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Squiz
4 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer

Open 23d APACSenior
Australia

Builds next-gen search and content-intelligence services for a cloud-based Digital Experience Platform, focusing on conversational search and enterprise data interaction.
Nationwide Group
4 weeks ago

Software Developer

Open 22d APAC
Australia

Develops and maintains software solutions to improve employee, customer, and supplier experiences for a service-focused company.
L3Harris Technologies
4 weeks ago

Senior Cloud Software Engineer

Open 18d APAC, North AmericaFull-timeSenior H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.

Designs and deploys cloud-native microservices on AWS/Azure/GCP, using Kubernetes, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines to build secure, resilient networks for national-security missions.

agile automation aws azure bash +25 skills
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L3Harris Technologies
4 weeks ago

Application Developer, Palantir Foundry

Open 23d HybridAPAC, North AmericaFull-time H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.

Builds full-stack Palantir Foundry apps that integrate data, logic, and ontology to create interactive UIs and workflow tools for enterprise users in defense tech.

ai analytics api automation data-engineering +14 skills
79 000 – 146 500 $
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L3Harris Technologies
4 weeks ago

Software Engineer, Cloud Developer

Open 23d APAC, North AmericaFull-time H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.

Designs, migrates, and deploys secure, scalable cloud apps on AWS for defense missions at Patrick Space Force Base.

aws cloud ec2 gitlab typescript
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L3Harris Technologies
4 weeks ago

Software Engineer

Open 23d APAC, North AmericaFull-time H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.

Develops and tests embedded software for tactical radio systems, working across the full SDLC with C++, Python, and real-time OS platforms.

ajax cpp csharp embedded-software html +7 skills
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Ambition Recruitment
4 weeks ago

Salesforce Developer

Open 15d On-siteAPACFull-time
Australia

Salary: $120k - $140k p.a. Are you an experienced Salesforce Developer looking for your next challenge? Do you like to own the solutions you are building? Do you want to work in a team of fellow experienced…

ci-cd salesforce
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Cleared Recruitment
4 weeks ago

Software Engineer

Open 15d HybridAPACContract
Australia

Cleared Recruitment are supporting a privately owned Australian Defence technology company seeking multiple Software Engineers across various levels of experience, from experienced engineers through to senior technical…

agile ai bitbucket confluence containerization +11 skills
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Mutinex
4 weeks ago

Software Engineer

Open 22d APAC
Australia

Builds the AI-powered marketing analytics platform that replaces slow measurement with fast, independent insights for brands like Hershey and Samsung.
Gridsight
4 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer

Open 17d RemoteAPAC, North AmericaSenior

Build and ship features for a grid analytics platform that helps utilities optimize energy networks, using AI-assisted development tools across the full stack.

agentic-ai ai analytics ci-cd data-engineering +5 skills
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