Graduate Software Engineer

6 days ago

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand SYOS Aerospace Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year


We are seeking a motivated Graduate C++ Software Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to contribute to the development of the core software applications that power our autonomous vehicle systems. You will work alongside experienced engineers and gain hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle in a fast-paced, innovative environment..

What You'll Bring:

Required Skills & Experience:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Strong programming skills in C++ (academic, project, or internship experience).
  • Familiarity with software development in a Linux environment.
  • Basic understanding of Git or similar version control systems.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to learning new technologies.
  • A passion for robotics, autonomous systems, and contributing to innovative technology development.

Desirable but not essential:

  • Experience with Python, ROS (Robot Operating System), or embedded systems.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines or automated testing.
  • Previous internship or project experience in robotics, aerospace, or C++ software development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications for autonomous systems.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to integrate software components effectively.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C++.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining code quality.
  • Support debugging, testing, and performance optimization efforts.
  • Contribute to maintaining and organizing the Git repository.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continually improve your skills

This is a permanent role based in Mt Maunganui, Tauranga base and start date is ASAP or before the end of November 2025.

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