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SOFTWARE ENGINEER – DEFENCE TECH COMPANY – From $100,000+ + SUPER – FULL-TIME, HYBRID – Melbourne/Adelaide
* Development in C++, Python, and Linux required
* Experience with distributed systems or AI/ML a bonus
* Salary from $100,000+ per annum + Super (based on experience)
* Fast-growth defence tech company based in VIC/SA
To apply please email an up-to-date CV and I will look to give you a call. I will be going through CVs in order of receipt.
WHO ARE WE?
We’re a forward-leaning aerospace and defence technology company creating next-gen software and AI tools used to secure airspace in high-risk environments. Our team is focused on solving real-world challenges across unmanned systems, with applications in both civilian and military sectors. We’re a small but fast-growing business shaping the future of autonomous defence.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
You’ll be joining a multidisciplinary engineering team working on complex real-time software for advanced mission planning and swarm management. The core of your work will involve designing and testing distributed software solutions that interact with AI-driven decision engines and real-world control systems. Expect a mix of hands-on coding in C++ and Python, algorithm optimisation, and collaboration with AI, systems, and product teams.
If you’ve got some background in computer vision, multi-agent systems, or embedded Linux – even better. We’ll support your growth into those areas if not.
* 1-5 years of commercial software engineering experience
* Strong coding skills in C++ and Python
* Solid grounding in Linux environments and networked systems
* A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
* An interest in autonomous systems, defence applications, or complex robotics
* Exposure to reinforcement learning, ideally multi-agent
* Background in embedded systems, UAVs, or defence technologies
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
* Competitive salary starting from $100,000+ + Super
* Stock Options
* The opportunity to build software that makes a real-world difference
SECURITY & SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
Due to the nature of the projects, all applicants must be eligible for an Australian Government security clearance (Australian citizenship/Permanent Residency required). Pre-employment police checks will be conducted.
Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to attaching an up-to-date CV. For further information please call me on +61 480 688 523.
By applying for this position, you give permission for your application to be processed and submitted to our client in relation to this vacancy only.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology and Engineering
* Industries
Software Development and Defense and Space Manufacturing
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