Principal Consultant | Below Average Golfer
Software Engineer, C++/Python | Melbourne, Hybrid | C++, Python, FastAPI | Baseline Clearance
I'm working with an awesome international company who are looking for a strong C++/Python Engineer to assist with their algorithms, backend, and autonomous systems software streams.
This role sits within a growing product engineering team, working closely with R&D, robotics specialists, and multi-agent AI teams, seeing you turn prototype algorithms and systems code into production-grade, maintainable software.
You'll own core backend and systems engineering capability, guide delivery quality, and work with outsourced or offshore contributors as the senior within your domain. This is a product-focused role, suited to engineers who have worked in high-reliability or regulated environments, robotics, simulation, or complex engineered systems.
Software Engineer Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain backend components and APIs using Python, ensuring scalability, testability, and good engineering practice
- Optimise and productionise performance-critical algorithms and systems modules in C++
- Work with R&D teams to convert prototype code (algorithms, modelling, autonomy behaviours) into stable, maintainable production software
- Support integrations with robotics platforms (ROS1/ROS2 or other C++/Python-based frameworks)
- Contribute to GUI alignment by supporting shared frameworks and ensuring consistent engineering patterns across projects
- Provide technical oversight to offshore teams or contractors delivering backend or systems components
- Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and engineering quality improvements
- Help shape long-term backend and systems architecture and products
Software Engineer Requirements
- Professional experience with C++ and Python in a commercial or highly engineered environment
- Python experience including backend/API work (not just scripting or research tooling)
- C++ experience in one or more of: robotics, embedded systems, simulation, algorithm optimisation, or high-performance computing
- Background in product engineering, ideally within regulated, safety-critical, or complex engineering industries (defence, robotics, medical, industrial systems, etc.)
- Strong grounding in software engineering principles (design, testing, maintainability, structured development practices)
- Ability to interpret prototype or research-grade code and convert it into scalable, production-ready systems
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable providing technical leadership or guidance to external contributors
- Baseline clearance or ability to obtain one
If interested, please apply with your most up-to-date resume & I'll be in touch.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Software Development and Defense and Space Manufacturing
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Software Engineer employer: ProFound People
ProFound People is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and innovation. As a Senior Hardware Product Designer, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your projects while collaborating with talented cross-functional teams, ensuring your professional growth through hands-on experience and mentorship. With a focus on real-world applications and cutting-edge technology, ProFound People provides a rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact product success.
