Software Engineer - C++ Robotics

## Software Engineer C / Robotics / Defence Technology **Brisbane Hybrid Working 110,000130,000 Super** ## The Opportunity Are you a Software Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge robotics, autonomous systems and defence technology? We're partnering with an innovative Australian defence technology business developing next-generation robotic platforms, autonomous systems and unmanned technologies. With several exciting R&D projects and defence contracts underway, they're expanding their software engineering team and looking for an experienced C Developer to help deliver complex, mission-critical systems. This is an opportunity to work on technology that operates at the intersection of robotics, AI and autonomous systems, with involvement across the full software development lifecycle. Working alongside an experienced engineering team, you'll have the autonomy to take ownership of high-level engineering tasks while contributing to the development and testing of advanced robotic platforms. ## Key Responsibilities - Design and develop software using modern C for mission-critical autonomous and embedded systems. - Develop software for guidance, targeting and advanced robotic applications. - Implement software in line with engineering best practices and industry standards. - Contribute to automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines. - Perform Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. - Participate in field testing and validation of robotic platforms. - Conduct code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across R&D projects. - Support customer demonstrations and occasional interstate and international field testing. ## About You You'll be a hands-on Software Engineer with strong C/C development experience and an interest in robotics, embedded systems or autonomous technologies. Ideally, you'll bring: - A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering. - 3 years of commercial software development experience. - Strong C/C programming skills. - Commercial experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS). - Experience with communication protocols such as MQTT, TLS or QUIC. - Exposure to NVIDIA Jetson platforms and integrating AI or computer vision technologies. - Experience working within a collaborative software engineering environment. - The ability to take ownership of technical tasks and deliver within project timelines. ## What's On Offer? - 110,000130,000 Super. - Hybrid working arrangements in Brisbane. - Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics and autonomous systems. - Exposure to advanced defence technology and AI-driven platforms. - Hands-on involvement in exciting R&D projects. - Autonomy to lead engineering tasks and influence technical outcomes. - Opportunity to work alongside a highly specialised engineering team. - Local and international exposure through field testing and customer demonstrations. ## Security Requirements Due to the nature of the projects, applicants must: - Be an Australian Citizen. - Be eligible and willing to obtain an Australian Government Department of Defence security clearance. - Be eligible and willing to obtain a Queensland Firearms Licence. ## Interested? If you're a C Software Engineer passionate about embedded systems, robotics and autonomous technology, this is an opportunity to work on genuinely exciting engineering challenges. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.