Engineer I (Hybrid - Brisbane, Australia)

Opengear keeps networks running smoothly with our Network Resilience Platform. Leveraging our Smart Out of Band solution and automation capabilities, users gain unparalleled presence and proximity to devices. By providing an independent management plane, the Network Resilience Platform ensures secure remote access, enabling connectivity from anywhere. This allows for the effortless deployment, management, and remediation of networks—on the First Day, Worst Day, and Every Day. It's why over 75% of Fortune 500 companies trust us for their networks, whether on- or off-premises or in the cloud. Opengear is a global company with offices in Brisbane, Australia and Sandy, Utah.

Position

We are seeking a Software Engineer I to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software systems that support Opengear’s next generation of network management products. This is a developing-level engineering role where the engineer works under general supervision, owns well-defined features or components, and continues to grow technical depth and independence.

This position is located in Brisbane, Australia.

What You Will Do

• Design, implement, test, and maintain software features and components within larger systems, following established architectures and patterns.
• Contribute to development across portions of the software stack, including systems software, services, or applications.
• Write clean, maintainable code using languages such as Rust, C/C++, or Python, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning.
• Debug and resolve routine to moderately complex issues in development and test environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, hardware, QA, and operations.
• Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Follow established development processes and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Who You Are And What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Rust, C/C++, Python, Go, or JavaScript).
• Working knowledge of Linux-based development environments.
• Experience using Git or similar version control systems.
• Understanding of software fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and debugging techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desired But Not Required

• Experience developing software in a team-based environment using shared repositories and code review practices.
• Familiarity with networking concepts or distributed systems.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience working on embedded or systems-level software.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development methodologies.

Opengear offers a distinctive Total Rewards package including new hire stock award, paid parental leave, and hybrid work environment.

As part of the Digi group, we embrace diversity and inclusion among our teammates. It is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

Applicants must have the right to work permanently in Australia.