Research & Development Engineer

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Our work is secret. But we are just like you. We're ordinary people. But together we are doing extraordinary things to protect New Zealand and New Zealanders.

We are seeking motivated individuals who want to use their technical and problem solving skills to provide essential intelligence to the Government of New Zealand.

This is a tremendous opportunity to join a well-established software research and development team.

As part of this specialised team, you will be responsible for delivering exciting and often unique projects which you will find challenging and intellectually rewarding.

The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) is seeking software developers to deliver capabilities to maintain and enhance GCSB's Intelligence mission.

This is a diverse role requiring broad skills across several areas.

To be successful in this role, you will have strengths in a number of the following areas:

  • C, C++, C#,.NET, Python software development
  • Development for the Win32/POSIX API, and/or networking APIs
  • Planning and conducting independent research
  • Cyber security concepts and vulnerabilities, exploit techniques and methods for their remediation
  • Assembler or embedded systems programming
  • Analysis and design of network protocols
  • Linux and/or Windows systems administration & security
  • Reverse engineering
  • Automating the testing and deployment of systems and products
  • DevOps, Docker, Agile and various modern development systems and approaches
  • The development of complex networking, IOT, mobile or embedded systems
Enthusiasm and tenacity will be necessary as you research, design, implement, and maintain our software and Intelligence systems.

You will solve unique, challenging problems to support the security and wellbeing of New Zealand and enhance your skills collaborating across our various teams, systems and technologies.

As well as interesting work, we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Flexible hours, as your work/life balance is important to us
  • Four weeks annual leave plus some additional days for your wellbeing
  • Gym, social clubs and events
  • Medical insurance and Vision Care package
  • Professional development opportunities we are committed to ongoing learning and continuous improvement
  • The promise that you never have to take your work home with you


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