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About the opportunity
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Sydney is one of Australia's leading centres for research and education in telecommunications, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, robotics, computing and emerging digital technologies. The School is internationally recognised for delivering innovative research and industry partnerships that address real-world challenges and shape the future of technology.
We are seeking to appoint a Software Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge research and development in wireless communications. This role will work closely with industry partners to design, develop and implement firmware and drivers for WiFi and IoT devices, supporting innovative applications in IoT and telecommunications.
This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a collaborative research environment while contributing to cutting-edge technologies with real-world impact. Appointment will be made at HEO7 or HEO8 depending on the successful candidate's experience, technical expertise and demonstrated leadership capability.
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Your key responsibilities will be to:
Additional expectations for appointment at HEO8:
About you
For appointment at HEO7, you will demonstrate:
For appointment at HEO8, you will additionally demonstrate:
Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au .
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Applications Close
Thursday 15 October 2026 11:59 PM