859 Software Engineer Jobs in Australia

What employers ask for

Cloud platforms are the strongest pattern, named in 54% of postings (AWS 38%, Azure 27%), followed by CI/CD (45%) and Python (41%). Security clearance or Australian-citizenship requirements appear in 12% of postings, and a similar 12% mention work rights, visa or sponsorship terms.

• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)

  mentioned in 460 of 847 recent postings · AWS named in 325 postings, Azure in 229

• CI/CD pipelines

  mentioned in 384 of 847 recent postings

• Python

  mentioned in 348 of 847 recent postings

• Degree or tertiary qualification

  mentioned in 246 of 847 recent postings

• SQL

  mentioned in 199 of 847 recent postings

• Years of experience

  mentioned in 196 of 847 recent postings

• React

  mentioned in 175 of 847 recent postings · TypeScript and Kubernetes each appear in a further 162 postings

• Security clearance or Australian citizenship

  mentioned in 102 of 847 recent postings · Mostly government and defence-adjacent roles (NV1/NV2, baseline clearance)

From an analysis of 847 recent postings, September 2026.

Software Engineer Jobs in Australia: common questions

How many software engineer jobs are open in Australia right now?

859 live openings as of the latest crawl, with 857 posted in the last 30 days. Listings are pulled continuously from employer career sites and removed the moment they close, so the count you see is the market, not an archive.

What do software engineer jobs in Australia pay?

Among the 83 recent postings that disclose pay, the typical range is A$86k–A$260k, with a median around A$140k. Australian salaries are quoted per year in dollars (AUD), before tax. Each listing below shows the employer's own figures where disclosed.

Which companies are hiring software engineers in Australia?

Over the last 30 days the most active employers include Talent, Commonwealth Bank, Hatch, Accenture Australia — 547 companies in Australia posted at least one opening in that window.

Where in Australia are most software engineer jobs?

Among recent onsite and hybrid postings, the busiest locations are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. 127 of the newest 857 postings are fully remote.

Do employers in Australia sponsor work visas?

International hires typically come through the employer-sponsored Skills in Demand (TSS) visa — the employer nominates you for a role on the skilled occupation lists.

Do software engineer jobs in Australia require a security clearance?

102 of 847 analyzed postings (12%) mention a security clearance or Australian citizenship — typically government or defence-related roles naming NV1, NV2 or baseline clearance. The other 88% state no such requirement.

How often do Australian employers mention work rights or visa sponsorship?

104 of 847 analyzed postings (12%) explicitly mention working rights, right to work, visa, sponsorship or permanent residency; most postings leave the topic to the application stage.

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