Senior Software Engineer

• Lead and develop DSO initiatives to optimise customer energy resources and drive sustainability at scale!
• 12 Month Fixed Term Full Time | $214k Package + Bonus (increasing Sept 2025)
• Join us at our Haymarket, Sydney HQ | Flexible Hybrid Model

Ausgrid is on an exciting renewables transformation journey, and now is the time to be a part of something big! As a leader in energy distribution, we’re proud to service Sydney, the Hunter and Central Coast, delivering safe and reliable electricity to more than 1.8 million homes and businesses – that’s over 4 million Australians relying on us every day.

Our purpose is to make electricity accessible for all, and it’s our people that bring this to life. As we continue to grow, we are in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals. Together, we can move towards a smarter, more sustainable future.

At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Lead the Future of Energy! 
As Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building the systems that support dynamic pricing and help customer-owned energy resources like batteries and EVs participate more effectively in energy markets. You'll design and deliver scalable, high-performance software that integrates real-time data, complex models, and cloud-based systems to power smarter, more sustainable grid operations. Working closely with product managers, data scientists, and electrical engineers, you’ll help translate cutting-edge ideas into robust, working code. 
 

This is your chance to innovate at the intersection of software engineering and the global energy transition.

To learn more about Project Edith click here.

Spark our Interest!

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude and alignment to our core values.

To be successful, you have will the following skills and experience:

• Bring deep experience in Python, Java, and C++ with a strong focus on application and backend development and API design

• Have hands-on experience with Docker, cloud platforms like Azure, and building scalable cloud-based workflows

• Know how to design, query, and optimise relational databases like PostgreSQL

• Have some exposure to machine learning workflows and tools like Databricks

• Write reliable code with automated unit and integration testing baked in

• Thrive in Agile and DevOps environments, contributing to high-performing, cross-functional teams

• You don’t need to be an electrical engineer, but you can take complex ideas, like energy models and build them into elegant, scalable systems

Join us and code the future of a cleaner, smarter energy grid.

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits designed to support your financial, health, and personal well-being! From salary sacrificing on electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, you’re bound to find something that empowers your life. Plus, our Fit for Life program ensures you're always feeling your best—physically and mentally. 

Celebrate success every day with our Amped Recognition Program, where peers can cheer each other on. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, organisational training, secondments and our dynamic mentoring program. 

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral family leave to support all our employees, as well as an exclusive Employee Staff Club for a little extra fun. For those supporting family members, our Aged Care Support Services offer expert guidance on aged care to ensure peace of mind. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life!

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Application close date: 28 April 2025 (this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.