Tech Jobs in Sydney, Australia

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Sydney stands out as a premier tech hub in the Southern Hemisphere. Its proximity to Asia, vibrant startup scene, and world‑class universities create a talent pipeline that attracts global companies. The city’s diverse culture and high quality of life keep retention rates above the national average.

Tech firms in the area span fintech, gaming, creative software, AI, and health tech. Companies such as Canva, Wise, Airwallex, and SafetyCulture have headquarters in Barangaroo, Surry Hills or the CBD, while Telstra and Optus provide infrastructure roles in Darling Harbour.

Housing costs in Sydney can offset high salaries; median house prices hover around $1.1 million and weekly rents for a two‑bedroom apartment exceed $650. With salary transparency you can benchmark offers against cost‑of‑living metrics, ensuring you choose roles that match your financial goals.

IBM Promontory, Principal Consultant

Company: IBM

Location: SYDNEY, AU

Posted Dec 04, 2025

This text describes a Principal role at IBM Promontory Australia focusing on risk management, regulatory compliance, and client engagement. It outlines responsibilities including project management, analytical work, and relationship building, along with required qualifications and technical expertise in finance, data analytics, and AI.

Staff Backend Software Engineer (User Platform)

Company: Canva

Location: Australia

Posted Dec 02, 2025

The job description is for a Senior Backend Engineer role at Canva, focusing on developing and refining the Apps SDK to enable external apps to integrate into Canva's product ecosystem. The role involves architecting new fullstack capabilities, shaping API designs, and collaborating with internal teams and external developers. The position also includes driving large-scale projects, mentoring engineers, and shaping the future of backend development within the Ecosystem Supergroup.

AWS DevOps Engineer

Company: Nuwave Communications, Inc.

Location: Australia

Posted Dec 04, 2025

NUWAVE is seeking a technically strong and commercially aware AWS DevOps Engineer to join their global infrastructure team. The role is remote but limited to candidates based in Australia. The engineer will design and maintain AWS cloud networking architectures, manage hybrid cloud connectivity, and support sales and product teams in assessing and designing customer connectivity solutions. The position requires 35+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud networking, or sales engineering with strong AWS experience.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Business Recruiting

Company: Canva

Location: Australia

Posted Dec 02, 2025

The job description is for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner role at Canva, focusing on partnering with senior business leaders, designing sourcing strategies, owning the end-to-end recruitment process, and contributing to global TA initiatives. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in business recruiting, thrive in high-growth environments, and care about creating inclusive teams and exceptional candidate experiences.

Systems Engineer- Ecosystem

Company: Canva

Location: Australia

Posted Dec 04, 2025

Canva is seeking a System Engineer to join their Ecosystem group and help scale their platform to 1 billion users. The role involves becoming an expert in Canvas Infrastructure for System Integrations, collaborating with internal developer partners, partnering with product teams, defining system requirements, crafting technical documentation, and building incident response processes. The ideal candidate has experience in computer science, cloud platform configurations, system integration, and technical troubleshooting in an Enterprise SaaS environment.

Software Engineer - Platform Workflows (Python)

Company: Canva

Location: Australia

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Canva is seeking a platform engineer to help scale their infrastructure platform and empower platform engineers to deliver value quickly and safely. The role involves understanding consumer needs, writing tools and services, consulting with internal users, and participating in planning rituals. The ideal candidate has strong computer engineering knowledge, experience with Python, Kubernetes, AWS, and platform engineering.

Staff Technical Program Manager - Generative AI

Company: Canva

Location: Australia

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The job description is for a Staff Technical Program Manager role in Canva's CORE group, which focuses on coordinating and operationalizing global AI research programs. The role involves driving clarity, consistency, and execution across complex research initiatives, partnering with research leads, product teams, and engineers. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, strong technical aptitude in ML and AI, and excellent communication and leadership skills.

Technical Engagement Manager II

Company: Bugcrowd

Location: Australia

Posted Dec 04, 2025

This job posting seeks a Technical Engagement Manager II to oversee technical onboarding and implementation of Bugcrowd's security programs. Responsibilities include customer collaboration, program configuration, cross-functional teamwork, and maintaining expertise in security methodologies. The role requires 4+ years of technical experience with pentesting and bug bounty programs, along with strong communication and project management skills.

Occupational Therapist Telehealth position

Company: XRHealth

Location: Australia

Posted Nov 30, 2025

XRHealth is seeking a highly motivated registered Occupational Therapist to join their expanding allied health team. The role involves performing initial assessments, delivering evidence-based therapy interventions, documenting patient progress, and writing comprehensive reports. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience, an interest in digital health and virtual reality therapy, and a passion for ongoing professional development.

Senior Software Engineer

Company: Leonardo.Ai

Location: Australia

Posted Nov 30, 2025

LeonardoAi seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to join their innovative team, offering impactful work, flexible environments, and growth opportunities in a collaborative AI-driven environment.

Backend Software Engineer - Product & Features (Java)

Company: Canva

Location: Australia

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Canva's backend engineer role offers flexible work arrangements, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to impact scalable systems. The company emphasizes innovation, mentorship, and a supportive culture with benefits like equity, parental leave, and flexible leave options.

HashiCorp Staff Resident Solutions Architect(Sydney)

Company: IBM

Location: SYDNEY, AU

Posted Dec 04, 2025

The Resident Technology Services team offers premium long-term professional services to IBM HashiCorp customers. The team consists of highly skilled architects and engineers who assist customers in their cloud transformation journey, aligning people, processes, and workflows with the Cloud Operating Model. They provide guidance, contribute to building a multi-cloud adoption framework, and articulate the business value of IBM HashiCorp products to customer executives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Sydney?
Sydney offers roles for software engineers, data scientists, AI/ML specialists, product managers, cybersecurity analysts, DevOps engineers, QA testers, UX/UI designers, and cloud architects across diverse sectors.
Are tech roles in Sydney remote or on‑site?
Many firms adopt hybrid models, but a growing number of positions—especially in fintech and gaming—require on‑site presence in the CBD or Barangaroo to foster collaboration and access to state‑of‑the‑art labs.
Which are the major employers for tech talent in Sydney?
Key employers include <em>Canva</em>, <em>Wise</em>, <em>Airwallex</em>, <em>SafetyCulture</em>, <em>Telstra</em>, <em>Optus</em>, <em>Commonwealth Bank</em>, <em>Westpac</em>, and <em>NSW Government Digital Service</em>.
What salary ranges can I expect for tech roles in Sydney?
Base salaries vary by level and specialty: software engineers earn between $80k–$140k, data scientists $90k–$150k, product managers $100k–$160k, and senior architects $130k–$200k, with bonuses and equity commonly added.
How should I prepare for relocating to Sydney for tech work?
Secure a skilled‑worker visa, research neighborhoods like Surry Hills, Pyrmont, and The Rocks, budget for high rent or house prices, network via local meetups, and use salary transparency data to negotiate offers that cover relocation and living costs.

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