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Open Roles
$175K–$550K
Median Salary
$550K+
Top 10% Pay
6%
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 174 positions is $175K–$550K. Top earners make $550K+.

Latest openings

Training Lead
Anduril Industries · Sydney, Australia
Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Anduril Industries · Sydney, Australia
Senior Software Engineer, Site Reliability
Anduril Industries · Sydney, Australia
Staff Robotics Engineer
Anduril Industries · Sydney, Australia
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Ripple Labs · Sydney, Australia
Staff Infrastructure Engineer
Ripple Labs · Sydney, Australia
Software Engineer, Intern
Stripe · Sydney, Australia
FPGA Design Engineer, Sydney
Arista Networks · Sydney, Australia
Senior Software Engineer, EOS - Sydney
Arista Networks · Sydney, Australia
Senior Software Engineer, Platforms - Sydney
Arista Networks · Sydney, Australia
Hardware Engineer, Sydney
Arista Networks · Sydney, Australia
Senior Diagnostics Software Engineer - Sydney
Arista Networks · Sydney, Australia
Senior Software Engineer - Unreal Ecosystem
Riotgames · Sydney, Australia
Technical Officer Simulator
Qantas Airways Limited · Sydney, Australia
Software Engineer
Cuscal Limited · Sydney, Australia
Architect/Designer
Woolpert · Sydney, Australia
Global Observability Team Lead
Optiver Holding · Sydney, Australia
Head of Infrastructure
Optiver Holding · Sydney, Australia
Senior System Engineer
Cuscal Limited · Sydney, Australia
Engineering Manager
Tracksuit Limited · Sydney, Australia
$215K–$232K
Technical Lead Manager, Migration
Mongodb · Sydney, Australia
Senior Software Engineer, Playvox, CX
Nice · Sydney, Australia
Senior Software Engineer
Cuscal Limited · 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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