Senior Software Engineer

Overview CSIRO Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Join CSIRO Energy as the Senior Software Engineer. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on Australia’s clean energy future. You’ll design and deliver advanced software solutions that enable engineers, scientists, and economists to explore technology and market scenarios, ensuring optimal and equitable energy outcomes for generations to come. Role highlights Lead software development for CSIRO’s Energy Flexibility team, driving Australia’s transition to a low-carbon electricity sector. Develop cutting-edge modelling and simulation tools that inform policy, regulation, and industry decisions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to shape the future of renewable energy integration. About CSIRO As Australia\'s national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Visit CSIRO.au for more information. Your high-level duties Apply full-stack software engineering expertise to solve complex, computation-heavy challenges. Architect and deliver distributed software systems using containerisation and inter-process communication frameworks. Act as a trusted advisor, anticipating client and project needs while ensuring quality outcomes. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to CSIRO’s reputation for innovation. Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to meet project objectives. Role particulars Location and office arrangements: Hobart TAS preferred, Melbourne VIC, Newcastle NSW considered Salary: AU$135k – AU$158k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite; Full-time. Reference: Required qualifications Essential A relevant bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years’ experience in software engineering or equivalent. Extensive experience in computation or simulation-focused domains (e.g., electrical engineering, control systems, geosciences). Proven ability to manage complex problems and adapt to changing circumstances. Expertise in architecting and delivering multi-agent or distributed software using containerisation and protocols like gRPC and AMQP. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across diverse teams. Desirable Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Experience with data visualisation libraries and scientific compute languages (e.g., MATLAB). Proficiency in secure web application development using React and TypeScript. Full-stack experience including API design, Python development, and React-based interfaces. Familiarity with formal software modelling, agile methodologies, and a commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing. For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description. Not sure if you meet all the criteria? While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description. Hiring process and support We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. Please contact to discuss any adjustments needed. Life at CSIRO We work flexibly and offer a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. For more information, visit Careers at CSIRO. Inclusion and belonging CSIRO is committed to diversity and inclusion. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, gender identities, and more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted. Eligibility Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only. Child safety CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy. How To Apply Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role. Applications close 10 December 2025, 11:59 AEDT #J-18808-Ljbffr