Software Engineer, Full Stack

CSIRO Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Acknowledgement of Country CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation . Role Highlights Play a key role in Australia’s Energy Transition by building software and tools to support the Energy Systems research program. Help deliver impactful science used by decision makers in the private and public sectors. Work in a supportive environment with world‑class facilities. About CSIRO As Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. Visit CSIRO.au for more information . Opportunity Join CSIRO’s Energy research unit and help design and build the software that powers our transition to a low‑emissions future. We’re seeking a Software Engineer to work alongside scientists and engineers developing technologies that drive down greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate the uptake of renewables, and lower energy costs for Australians. This full‑stack role is perfect for early‑career engineers who want to apply modern software development practices to meaningful, real‑world challenges. You will be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team where your code directly supports breakthroughs in science and engineering. Responsibilities Designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining web applications and services. Collaborating with scientists, engineers, and partners to turn research into usable software tools. Working with customers to understand their needs and ensuring technical solutions meet them. Contributing to a modern, collaborative software culture through tools, practices, and mentoring. Applying contemporary development techniques such as version control, testing, and CI/CD. Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary, often distributed team to support CSIRO’s energy research goals. Location and Office Arrangements Hobart (Sandy Bay), Tasmania; Newcastle, New South Wales; Melbourne (Clayton), Victoria. Salary AU$100,000 – AU$113,000 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation. Tenure & Work Schedule Indefinite; Full‑time. Reference Qualifications A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in software engineering or a related field. At least 1–3 years’ experience in full‑stack development, with skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and one or more of Kotlin, Java, C++, Rust, or Go. Experience with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MariaDB). Familiarity with software development best practices, including version control, testing, and issue tracking. Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines. A self‑motivated approach and good judgement in solving technical and practical problems. Desirable Experience with agile software development, cloud technologies (especially AWS), or AI‑assisted development. Exposure to frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular) and backend tools (FastAPI, Flask, Spring, etc.). Experience in the renewables or energy sector, or interest in contributing to Australia’s clean energy future. Examples of your work (e.g., GitHub projects or open-source contributions) are highly regarded. Setting You Up for Success We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner via email (details in the Position Description) if you need adjustments to the process. Eligibility Applications are open to Australian/New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents. Appointment is subject to a national police check and may be subject to other security, medical, or character requirements. How to Apply Please apply online and provide a CV and a detailed cover letter responding to each of the selection criteria in detail. Attach your selection criteria responses to your cover letter as one document. Applications close 20 November 2025, 11:00 pm AEDT. #J-18808-Ljbffr