Software Engineer

Who we are

Countersight is a specialist cybersecurity company delivering security research, capability development and consulting services to clients within government and across the private sector. We are independent, Australian, and Canberra based but with the flexibility to operate Australia wide.

Our team works on interesting problems across the entire technology stack, from embedded systems to web and mobile applications, finding creative ways to deliver the capability our clients need.

The Role

Location: Flexible, remote and hybrid arrangements available

Hours: Part/Full-time​

Salary: Competitive based on experience

Software Engineering is the foundation of our work, whether we are engineering custom systems, building bespoke security capability or delving into security research, the ability to build, customise and reverse engineer software is vital.​

Our Software Engineers work across a range of projects with varied applications and a diverse set of technologies, including:

• C/C++, Go, Node, React, Python
• Embedded and mobile systems
• Networking protocols
• DevOps toolchains
• Cloud systems

Working in small teams to solve unique problems, this role would suit people that enjoy being given wide latitude to overcome technical challenges, are comfortable rapidly adapting to new technologies and are enthusiastic about expanding their skills and experience.​

We are looking for developers from early career through to senior practitioners. Previous experience in a security-related role or a demonstrated interest in the area is a plus.

Why work for Countersight

As a small company, we prioritize supporting our team and fostering a positive, flexible, and enjoyable work culture. Collaboration, continuous learning and the latitude to experiment are the heart of our approach.

Our main office is located a short walk from Braddon and some of Canberra's most popular cafes, restaurants, breweries and coffee roasters, and is also convenient for public transport, including light rail.

Our work and client focus allows us to directly contribute to the security and success of our community, and we believe that security is the key ingredient in opening up the promise of technology.

We thrive on deep technical challenges and relish the opportunity to extend our knowledge and explore the limits of the technologies we work with.

We enjoy what we do, and we think you will too.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this position you must meet the below eligibility criteria:

• Be an Australian Citizen.
• Satisfy pre-employment screening, which includes a police history check

Application Procedure

Please provide a current resume along with a covering letter highlighting your relevant experience and any publicly available examples of your work.

Please feel free to get in touch with any questions you may have about this role via *******@countersight.co.