Senior Software Engineer

Rohde & Schwarz; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

RDO every third Friday

Training and development

Income protection scheme

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Capability Delivery & Sustainment team. You will design, develop, integrate and sustain software solutions for complex, high‑reliability communications systems in collaboration with local and international engineering teams.

You will contribute to software architecture, integration and testing across Windows and Linux environments, mentor junior engineers and lead technical activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.
• 7+ years software engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in at least two of C++, C# and Python.
• Experience across Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience with software architecture, integration and testing.
• Valgrind and Wireshark experience.
• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software applications for integrated communications systems.
• Develop software requirements, interface specifications and design documentation.
• Collaborate with Systems Architects and Specialty Engineering teams.
• Lead technical activities and mentor junior engineers.
• Support software integration, testing, troubleshooting and releases.
• Work with international software engineering teams.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Software architecture

Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Valgrind

Wireshark

Job description

The Role

Rohde & Schwarz is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Capability Delivery & Sustainment team. You will design, develop, integrate and sustain software solutions supporting complex, high-reliability communications systems while collaborating with local and international engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software applications for integrated communications systems.
• Develop software requirements, interface specifications and design documentation.
• Collaborate with Systems Architects and Specialty Engineering teams.
• Lead technical activities and mentor junior engineers.
• Support software integration, testing, troubleshooting and releases.
• Work with international software engineering teams.

The Person

You are a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex problems in mission-critical environments and influencing technical outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.
• 7+ years software engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in at least two of C++, C# and Python.
• Experience across Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience with software architecture, integration and testing.
• Valgrind and Wireshark experience.
• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Important Information

Due to the nature of our work, many of our roles require Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet these eligibility requirements. Detailed information regarding the eligibility and clearance process can be found at https //www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview

Who We Are

Rohde & Schwarz is a privately owned global company with approximately 13,000 employees and a leader in test and measurement, secure communications, cybersecurity, radio monitoring and radiolocation.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary package and bonus
• Hybrid work arrangements
• RDO every third Friday
• Training and development
• Income protection scheme

Our Offer

• Flexible working hour models
• Attractive compensation
• Privately owned company
• Fitness studio
• Career opportunities
• Top performance award
• Salary continuance insurance
• Corporate/team events
• Culture of collaboration & learning
• Global company & environment
• Flagship projects

At Rohde & Schwarz, we develop and produce solutions in the fields of Test & Measurement, Technology Systems, and Networks & Cybersecurity – driven by the vision of a safer and connected world. From software to final production, our more than 15,000 employees create products and systems that set global standards and enable technological sovereignty for industrial, regulatory, and government customers worldwide. Our headquarters, located in the heart of Munich, also serves as our main development site. Established in Australia 40 years ago, the local subsidiary of Rohde & Schwarz continues to provide the latest innovative equipment and expertise to customers in the fields of wireless communications and RF test and measurement, broadcast and media, aerospace and defence, cybersecurity and network technology. R&S Australia has also achieved considerable success providing integrated communications solutions to the Australian Defence Force. The local service centre supports customers in Australia and New Zealand, offering comprehensive calibration and repair service throughout all phases of the product lifecycle.

For a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity please reach out to Chris McGeown on [e-mail].

Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.