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Open Roles
$147K–$550K
Median Salary
$550K+
Top 10% Pay
5%
Remote-Friendly

About Engineering Jobs in Sydney roles

Sydney's engineering ecosystem has rapidly matured into the Southern Hemisphere's premier hub for fintech, SaaS, and deep tech innovation, anchored by homegrown unicorns like Canva and Atlassian alongside major regional outposts for global technology giants. For software engineers and technical leaders, the city offers highly competitive compensation that increasingly rivals top European and North American markets, coupled with an unmatched coastal lifestyle, strong work-life balance, and Australia's highly favorable skilled visa pathways for international talent looking to relocate. While the local market has traditionally favored full-stack developers and systems architects with enterprise experience, there is currently a surging demand for specialized talent in machine learning, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity across both well-funded early-stage startups and established scale-ups embracing hybrid work models.

Hiring demand for engineering talent in Sydney remains exceptionally robust, with a notable shift toward mid-to-senior level roles as companies prioritize capital efficiency and scalable architecture. While enterprise tech giants continue to hire steadily, Series B and C startups are currently driving the most aggressive recruitment efforts, particularly seeking engineers experienced in AI integration and cloud-native development to fuel their next phase of regional expansion.

Engineering Jobs in Sydney salary overview

The median salary range across these 138 positions is $147K–$550K. Top earners make $550K+.

Latest openings

Staff Engineer, Compute Foundation
Stripe · Sydney, Australia
Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
Stripe · Sydney, Australia
Tech Lead Manager - Experience Platform
Neara · Sydney, Australia
Architect/Designer
Woolpert · Sydney, Australia
Principal Engineer - Payments Products & Platform
Xero Limited · Sydney, Australia
Crew Systems Developer
Qantas Airways Limited · Sydney, Australia
Senior Information Security Engineer
Optiver Holding · Sydney, Australia
Staff Software Engineer
Core Flow AI · Sydney, Australia
$300K–$800K
Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing
Q-CTRL PTY · Sydney, Australia
Software Engineer - AI
Lendi Group Pty · Sydney, Australia
Senior Software Engineer, Back end
Q-CTRL PTY · Sydney, Australia
AI Product Engineer
Neara · Sydney, Australia
Senior Modelling and Simulation Engineer
Anduril Industries · Sydney, Australia
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
Veeam Software · Sydney, Australia
Data Analytics Engineering Lead
hipages Group Holdings Limited · Sydney, Australia
Engineering Manager - ML/AI
Xero Limited · Sydney, Australia
IAM Engineer - CIAM
TAL Life Limited · Sydney, Australia
Senior Software Engineer – Critical Engineering
Optiver Holding · Sydney, Australia
Tech Lead
ROLLER Networks Pty · Sydney, Australia
Staff Engineer
MongoDB · Sydney, Australia
Manager, Software Engineering
Riotgames · Sydney, Australia
Systems Engineer II, Wild Rift
Riotgames · Sydney, Australia
Principal Software Engineer
Bjak Sdn. Bhd · Sydney, Australia
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for software engineers at Sydney startups compared to global tech companies?
At Sydney-based startups, mid-level software engineers typically earn between $120,000 and $160,000 AUD base, plus equity. Global tech companies and established unicorns like Atlassian often pay at the top of the market, frequently exceeding $180,000 AUD with substantial stock options and bonuses.
Are there remote-friendly engineering roles based in Sydney?
Yes, the vast majority of Sydney tech companies now operate on hybrid models, typically requiring 2-3 days in the office. However, fully remote engineering roles are increasingly common, especially among early-stage startups and US-based companies hiring asynchronous talent across the APAC timezone.
Which sectors are currently hiring the most engineers in Sydney?
Fintech and B2B SaaS remain the dominant sectors hiring engineering talent in Sydney, led by companies in payments, lending, and enterprise software. There is also rapidly growing demand for engineers in climate tech, AI application development, and cybersecurity as the local startup ecosystem diversifies.

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