Staff Software Engineer for Innovative R&D Project

At Riot Games, we prioritize the players' experience above all. Our dedicated team in Sydney collaborates with global partners to develop cutting-edge features and technologies for an exciting upcoming R&D title. Whether you're enhancing backend architecture, creating tools for developers, or designing engaging player-focused features, you will help us build systems that enhance performance, scalability, and user engagement. As a Staff Software Engineer (Internal Job Title: Software Engineer III), you will take on technical leadership in critical areas of our projects. Your contributions will span the entire development lifecycle, from designing scalable solutions to mentoring team members and collaborating across departments to ensure top-tier experiences for both players and developers. At Riot, our software engineers possess extensive expertise in specific technical domains while also embracing the chance to work across different areas. You will tackle complex challenges using both new and existing technologies, forging innovative solutions to deliver unmatched value to players. You will report to an Engineering Manager within the R&D Game Team.

At Riot Games, we prioritize the player experience above all else. Our dynamic team in Sydney works collaboratively with teams around the globe to develop cutting-edge game features and technology for an exciting unpublished R&D project. From backend systems to client features and performance tools, we are committed to creating the frameworks that enhance both player and developer satisfaction. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing metagame systems and features that contribute to a new gameplay experience in R&D. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of producers, designers, and fellow engineers to define and implement scalable, high-performance solutions that enhance player engagement beyond gameplay.

Join d-Matrix, where we are dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of generative AI to revolutionize technology. We are pioneers in both software and hardware innovation, constantly pushing the limits of what is achievable. Our culture is rooted in respect and collaboration.We embrace humility and prioritize direct communication. Our inclusive team thrives on diverse viewpoints, leading to enhanced solutions. We are on the lookout for passionate individuals eager to confront challenges and committed to execution. Are you ready to explore your playground? Together, we can unlock the infinite possibilities of AI.Location:This is a hybrid position, requiring onsite work at our Sydney, Australia office three days a week.About the Role: Senior Runtime Software EngineerYour Responsibilities:At d-Matrix, we are developing an AI inference processor aimed at accelerating inference for NLP, vision, and recommendation workloads within a data center environment. Our architecture incorporates an in-memory compute processor subsystem, utilizing both fixed and floating-point data types in dense and sparse matrix processing modes. During our seed round, we successfully developed a CMOS test chip and validated our architecture using genuine inference workloads compiled from PyTorch.As a Senior Runtime Software Engineer, you will play a vital role in the architecture, development, and validation of firmware/software that operates on the system-on-chip’s multiple processors, low-level drivers, and system programs. You will take charge of optimizing runtime performance for the silicon product, documenting and developing firmware that runs across various on-chip multi-core CPU subsystems.Your efforts will maximize hardware utilization while minimizing communication bottlenecks and enhancing on-chip memory usage. You will be responsible for bringing the software up on FPGA platforms that replicate the embedded CPU subsystems, debugging through JTAG-connected IDEs, and developing firmware solutions ahead of the AI subsystem hardware availability.Additionally, you will manage the delivery timeline and ensure compliance with d-Matrix coding and methodology guidelines while collaborating closely with hardware teams to interpret specifications and propose enhancements.

Location : Sydney, AU, Hybrid (3 days in office required)About Us At Relevance AI, we are pioneering the future of the AI workforce. Our mission is clear: to empower teams to effortlessly delegate significant tasks to AI agents that operate, think, and collaborate like experts. With Relevance AI, anyone can create and manage intelligent agents designed to handle workflows, decisions, and collaboration—all within one cohesive platform. Our technology empowers industry leaders like Canva, Databricks, Confluent, Autodesk, Lightspeed, Rakuten, Aveva, Qualified, and Activision Blizzard, enabling them to enhance their operations, marketing, and sales efforts.Backed by prominent investors such as Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Peak XV, and King River Capital, we successfully raised our Series B round in April 2025 to accelerate our growth and expand the possibilities of agentic automation.With our headquarters in both San Francisco and Sydney, we thrive in a hybrid work environment that fosters curiosity, collaboration, and execution. We are known for moving quickly, thinking big, and achieving together. In 2025, we proudly earned the title of LinkedIn’s #1 Startup in Australia.If you’re passionate about redefining the way the world interacts with AI, we invite you to join our team.The Role We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to become a key member of our Builders team based in Sydney. This team is dedicated to enhancing the core builder experience on the Relevance AI platform, focusing on our agent builder, tool builder, and workforce builder functionalities. Your primary goal will be to improve the platform for our customers who are building agents and automation workflows.In this pivotal role, you will provide technical leadership and drive execution within the Builders team, collaborating closely with product, engineering, and go-to-market teams to deliver robust enterprise-grade capabilities and backend systems. This position offers high visibility and significant autonomy, allowing you to design complex systems and shape architecture across teams, with your contributions directly impacting customer outcomes.Every engineering team at Relevance AI is exploring different frontiers of the AI workforce, from enabling individual builders to scaling enterprise-grade AI systems utilized by thousands globally. This role is at the forefront of that mission, creating systems that make AI practical, reliable, and ready for production.At Relevance AI, your work will reach customers within hours, providing a unique opportunity to see the immediate impact of your innovations.

Location: Sydney, Australia (Hybrid, 3 days in office per week) Role overview The Staff Software Engineer on the Builders team at Relevance AI leads technical projects that shape the platform’s core builder experience. This team focuses on developing and refining features such as the agent builder, tool builder, and workforce builder. These features allow customers to create, manage, and automate AI-driven workflows within the platform. This position offers broad scope to design complex systems and influence architectural decisions. The role involves collaborating closely with product managers, other engineers, and go-to-market teams to deliver enterprise-level capabilities and maintain reliable back-end systems. The work here directly supports a wide range of customers, from individual builders to organizations scaling AI solutions worldwide. Engineers in this role see the impact of their contributions quickly, as updates reach customers within hours. The Builders team’s efforts help make AI accessible and production-ready for a growing user base. What you will do Provide technical leadership within the Builders team Design and implement features for agent, tool, and workforce builders Collaborate with product, engineering, and go-to-market teams Drive execution of projects that deliver enterprise-grade reliability Influence architectural decisions across teams and systems Work environment This is a hybrid role based in Sydney, requiring three days per week in the office. Relevance AI values curiosity, teamwork, and decisive action. The company supports a collaborative environment where engineers can see the results of their work quickly and contribute to making AI more dependable for customers.

Join Canva as a Staff Backend Software Engineer on our User Platform team, where you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our product.In this position, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable backend systems that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with a talented team of engineers to build robust APIs and optimize performance across our platform.

At Riot Games, we prioritize our players and their experiences above all else. Our dedicated team in Sydney collaborates globally to develop cutting-edge game features and technologies for an exciting unpublished R&D title. From social systems and personalized content to seamless store integrations and core engine features, our focus is on delivering high-performance, engaging, and enjoyable experiences for players.We view “Quality” as a core value that extends beyond merely discovering defects. It encompasses a set of guiding principles, practices, and behaviors that shape every aspect of our development process. By refining our quality expertise and fostering strong partnerships across disciplines, we enhance our ability to quickly deliver exceptional experiences while maintaining the highest standards of product integrity.As a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in defining the quality strategy and its execution for a feature team on this groundbreaking R&D title. You will collaborate closely with developers, designers, and producers to advocate for quality throughout the entire development lifecycle—from initial planning to hands-on testing and metrics-driven validation. Your contributions will ensure that our tools, systems, and player experiences are both reliable and delightful.

Location: Sydney, Australia (Hybrid: 3 days per week in office) Relevance AI develops a platform for building and managing intelligent agents that help teams automate workflows and improve collaboration. The company’s technology supports major clients such as Canva, Databricks, Confluent, Autodesk, Lightspeed, Rakuten, Aveva, Qualified, and Activision Blizzard, helping them strengthen operations, marketing, and sales. Backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Peak XV, and King River Capital, Relevance AI completed its Series B funding round in April 2025. With headquarters in San Francisco and Sydney, the team values curiosity, collaboration, and decisive execution. In 2025, LinkedIn recognized Relevance AI as Australia’s #1 Startup. Role overview The Enterprise team at Relevance AI seeks a Staff Software Engineer based in Sydney. This group focuses on building and scaling platform features for the company’s largest and most demanding customers. Projects emphasize security, reliability, compliance, and adaptability at enterprise scale, with particular attention to identity and access management, auditability, and regulatory requirements. What you will do Offer technical leadership and hands-on execution within the Enterprise team Work closely with product, engineering, and go-to-market teams to deliver enterprise-grade capabilities and backend systems Design complex systems and influence architecture across teams Ensure the platform upholds high standards for security, reliability, and compliance See the direct impact of your work on customer outcomes Impact and growth Each engineering team at Relevance AI addresses a distinct aspect of the AI workforce. The Enterprise team specializes in scaling AI systems for global organizations. This role plays a key part in making AI solutions functional, dependable, and production-ready for enterprise use.

Location: Sydney, Australia (Hybrid, 3 days per week in office) Relevance AI develops technology that helps teams delegate complex work to AI agents. The platform allows organizations to build and manage intelligent agents, streamlining workflows and supporting collaboration and decision-making in a single environment. Clients include well-known companies such as Canva, Databricks, Confluent, Autodesk, Lightspeed, Rakuten, Aveva, Qualified, and Activision Blizzard. Relevance AI is backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Peak XV, and King River Capital. The company completed its Series B funding in April 2025 to accelerate growth in agentic automation. With headquarters in San Francisco and Sydney, the team values curiosity, collaboration, and execution. In 2025, LinkedIn recognized Relevance AI as Australia’s #1 Startup. Role overview The Senior Staff Software Engineer will join the Chat team in Sydney. This team manages the conversational interface of the Relevance AI platform, connecting users with AI agents, productivity tools, and research workflows. The Chat system relies on a scalable back-end to support real-time, intelligent user interactions. What you will do Set technical direction and lead execution for the Chat team Collaborate with product, engineering, and go-to-market teams to deliver enterprise-grade features and back-end systems Design complex systems and influence architectural decisions across teams Create solutions that shape customer experiences directly Why this role matters Engineering at Relevance AI pushes the boundaries of the AI workforce, supporting everything from individual creators to large-scale deployments. This role helps make AI more accessible, reliable, and production-ready for organizations worldwide.

At Riot Games, we are dedicated to crafting player-centric experiences that challenge the limits of gaming. Our Sydney team is integral to the development of a groundbreaking unpublished R&D product, collaborating closely with our North American partners. We focus on establishing robust technical foundations that enhance player and developer experiences.As a Technical Producer II for this unpublished R&D initiative, you will play a key role in steering a technology team, orchestrating the delivery of engineering-driven projects that bolster performance, streamline build processes, and facilitate scalable game features. You will engage with stakeholders across various time zones, manage development pipelines, and ensure the team is primed for success at every phase of the project lifecycle. Reporting directly to a Senior Manager in Game Production, you will lead efforts that propel our products into the hands of players.

Join Canva, a leading global design platform, as a Staff Software Engineer focused on Frontend Development for Editing Collaboration. This role is perfect for adept engineers eager to contribute to innovative features that enhance user collaboration and creativity.As a part of our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the frontend architecture, ensuring seamless interaction and functionality for users worldwide. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional experiences and elevate our platform's capabilities.

At Riot Games, our engineers possess profound expertise in specific technical domains while also embracing the chance to engage in diverse areas of work. As a Staff Software Engineer within the VALORANT team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture, deployment, and operation of our global services platform. Your work will enhance team synergy and facilitate cross-team objectives.In this role, you will spearhead the development of innovative services and drive continuous enhancements to our existing offerings. Establishing standards and frameworks for service development across VALORANT will be part of your responsibilities, along with optimizing the tools and pipelines for delivering and managing these services. Collaborating closely with technical teams at Tencent, you will ensure seamless service delivery and operation in China, harmonizing the developer experience and platform functionalities between Tencent and Riot regions.This is a full-time position located in Sydney, Australia.

Join Canva as a Staff Software Engineer specializing in our API Platform. In this fully remote role across Australia and New Zealand, you will be at the forefront of designing and developing scalable API solutions that empower our users and enhance the overall Canva experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust systems and contribute to the future of design technology.

Join our dynamic team as a Staff Software Engineer at Freelancer in beautiful Sydney. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience to design, develop, and optimize scalable software solutions that drive our platform's success. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and enhance user experience.As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading technical initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring best practices in software development are followed. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our technology stack and influence key architectural decisions.

About the Role Leap Legal Software is hiring a Software Engineer in Sydney. This role supports the development of software tools that help legal professionals work more efficiently. The team focuses on building and improving products that serve real client needs. What You Will Do Work across the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept through to deployment Contribute to the design, development, testing, and release of new features and products Help ensure each release meets quality standards and client requirements Location This position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

About LEAPLEAP Legal Software stands as the foremost provider of Legal Practice Management Solutions globally and is a proud member of ATI, one of the largest international LegalTech companies. With over 30 years of unwavering dedication to innovation and improvement, we redefine productivity tools for legal professionals, embodying our mission to ‘Help lawyers who help people’. Our cutting-edge software is trusted by more than 71,000 legal practitioners and their teams across small and medium-sized law firms.Join our dynamic international team of driven achievers within a rapidly expanding technology enterprise where change is the only constant. You will be a part of a collaborative network of over 1,000 skilled, compassionate, and ambitious ‘LEAPsters’ working together across Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Poland, and New Zealand.Meet the Personal Injury TeamThe Personal Injury team is a dedicated division within LEAP, specializing in developing software tailored for personal injury lawyers. Our cross-functional team comprises legal experts, software engineers, designers, and client-focused specialists who collaborate closely to create practical products utilized daily by PI firms. Our work is guided by in-house Australian Personal Injury Lawyers and informed by a robust client feedback mechanism, ensuring our offerings are shaped by real legal practices and continue to evolve with the needs of lawyers.Your RoleAs a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will partner with various stakeholders, including product owners and client operations, to transform innovative concepts into functional web applications available within LEAP Legal Software. Supported by the broader Engineering organization (LEAP Dev), you will take full ownership of building and maintaining these applications, with an initial focus split evenly between frontend and backend development.Key Responsibilities:Research and develop emerging trends, standards, and best practices for frontend development.Design, develop, and manage backend APIs and services.Ensure scalability to accommodate high volumes of data and users.Implement secure customer authentication mechanisms.Continuously find ways to enhance our software development, deployment, and delivery processes.Revise, update, refactor, and debug existing code.Test and deploy applications and systems efficiently.Utilize Git version control to manage codebases effectively.

Location : Sydney, AU, Hybrid (3 days a week in office)About Us At Relevance AI, we’re pioneering the future of the AI workforce. Our mission is clear: empower teams to harness the potential of AI agents that think, act, and collaborate like experts.With our innovative platform, users can seamlessly create and manage intelligent agents that streamline workflows, make informed decisions, and foster collaboration. Major industry players such as Canva, Databricks, Confluent, Autodesk, Lightspeed, Rakuten, Aveva, Qualified, and Activision Blizzard leverage our technology to enhance their operations, marketing, and sales efforts.Supported by leading investors like Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Peak XV, and King River Capital, we successfully raised our Series B funding in April 2025 to accelerate our growth and expand the capabilities of agentic automation.With headquarters in both San Francisco and Sydney, we embrace a hybrid work model that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and execution - our culture is built on moving swiftly, thinking ambitiously, and achieving success together.In 2025, we were honored to be recognized as LinkedIn’s #1 Startup in Australia.If you're ready to shape the future of AI, we invite you to join us.The Role We are seeking a dynamic Staff Software Engineer to join our vital Enterprise team in Sydney. This team is responsible for developing and scaling the core platform functionalities that cater to Relevance AI's largest and most demanding clients. Your work will focus on ensuring our platform remains secure, reliable, compliant, and scalable to meet enterprise standards - from identity and access management to auditability and compliance.In this role, you will provide deep technical leadership and execution across the Enterprise team, collaborating closely with product, engineering, and go-to-market teams to deliver robust enterprise-grade functionalities and backend systems. This position offers high visibility and significant autonomy to design intricate systems, influence architecture across teams, and witness your impact reflected in tangible customer outcomes.Every engineering team at Relevance AI is addressing a unique aspect of the AI workforce, from empowering individual developers to scaling enterprise-grade AI systems utilized by thousands globally. This role is central to our mission, creating systems that ensure AI is usable, dependable, and production-ready.

Discover Your Potential with LEAP DevLEAP Dev operates as the innovative 'Software House' behind LEAP Legal Software, the foremost provider of comprehensive Legal Practice Management Solutions globally. Being a proud member of ATI Global, one of the largest international LegalTech firms, we have spent over three decades fostering a culture of curiosity and dedication to continuous improvement. Our mission remains clear: to 'Help lawyers who help people.' Our cutting-edge software is trusted by over 70,000 legal professionals and their teams in small to medium-sized law firms.Joining our team of passionate and high-achieving professionals at LEAP means becoming part of a rapidly growing technological enterprise where change is the only constant. With a diverse workforce of over 1,000 skilled and ambitious 'LEAPsters' spanning Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland, and New Zealand, you will find yourself among like-minded individuals striving for excellence.Join the LEAP Web TeamThe LEAP Web team is tasked with creating the foundational platform that will support all LEAP services in the future. Transitioning from a powerful desktop application that has optimized workflows for legal firms, we are now migrating these essential features to the web. Our team of Frontend Developers consists of proactive and creative thinkers who take pride in their adaptability, troubleshooting skills, and commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIn this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in evolving LEAP Web to match and ultimately surpass the functionality of the LEAP Desktop application. This initiative is paramount within LEAP Dev, and your contributions will significantly shape the future of our core platform as we guide customers through their transition to web-based solutions.You will collaborate closely with a team of seasoned Frontend Engineers who will mentor you in understanding our product and the legal landscape. Your daily tasks will involve a combination of fixing bugs, enhancing performance and stability, and developing new features and improvements. In addition to maintaining and strengthening our existing product, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas, explore innovative approaches, and drive progress in a product that is rapidly becoming the centerpiece of our ecosystem.Key Responsibilities Include:Designing and developing high-quality, responsive user interfaces using Angular and other web frameworks to ensure a seamless and engaging user experience.Enhancing the architecture of front-end components, optimizing code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.Collaborating closely with UX designers and backend developers.Taking ownership of front-end components, influencing technical direction, and establishing coding standards.Participating in agile ceremonies such as stand-ups and sprint planning.

About LEAPLEAP is the foremost provider of innovative Legal Practice Management Solutions globally and is a proud part of ATI, one of the largest international LegalTech corporations. For over three decades, our dedication to curiosity and constant enhancement has driven us to redefine productivity tools for legal professionals and their teams, in alignment with our mission to 'Help lawyers who help people'. Our industry-leading software is utilized by more than 71,000 legal practitioners and their teams in small to medium-sized law firms.Joining our vibrant international team of high achievers means becoming part of a rapidly expanding tech company where change is the norm. With over 1000 intelligent, compassionate, and ambitious ‘LEAPsters’, you will find yourself in excellent company across Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Poland, and New Zealand.Introducing the Criminal Law TeamThe Criminal Law team is a dedicated division within LEAP, specializing in developing software for criminal lawyers. Our cross-functional team comprises legal experts, software engineers, designers, and client-focused professionals, collaborating closely to deliver practical products used daily by criminal law firms. Our work is guided by in-house Australian criminal lawyers and informed by a robust client feedback mechanism, ensuring our solutions are shaped by genuine legal practice and continue to evolve in sync with how lawyers operate.Your RoleAs a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, including product owners and client operations, to transform innovative ideas and concepts into functional web applications for LEAP Legal Software. With the backing and resources of our broader Engineering organization (LEAP Dev), you will hold complete responsibility for the development and maintenance of these applications. Initially, your work will involve a balanced focus of 50% frontend and 50% backend development.Your ResponsibilitiesInvestigate and implement emerging trends, standards, and best practices for frontend development;Design, develop, and manage backend APIs and services;Ensure scalability to accommodate large volumes of data and users;Implement secure customer authentication protocols;Identify opportunities to enhance our software development, deployment, and delivery processes;Revise, update, refactor, and troubleshoot code as necessary;Test and deploy applications and systems;Utilize Git version control to manage the codebase.

Join Canva as a Staff Software Engineer on our dynamic Data Synchronization Team! We are looking for talented engineers proficient in Golang and Python to help us enhance our data synchronization capabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on an impactful project that serves millions of users worldwide. As part of our collaborative team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable systems that ensure seamless data integration across various platforms.