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Software Engineer

Live job postings

2,553

as of 29 Jun 2026

Demand index

1.37%

% of all job postings

Median salary

$140k

$140,000

Salary range

$120k – $140k

$120,000 – $140,000

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Core skills employers ask for

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning integrationCloud platform proficiency (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)API development and microservices architectureBackend development (Java, Python, Go, Node.js)Version control and DevOps (Git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes)Security best practices and secure codingDatabase management (SQL, NoSQL, data modeling)Testing automation and quality assuranceAgile and Scrum methodologiesCommunication and stakeholder managementUser experience (UX) collaboration

AI impact on this career

AI tools like OpenAI's Codex and GPT models are now integrated into major cloud platforms (e.g., Amazon Bedrock), enabling Australian software engineers to automate code generation, testing, and debugging tasks. This shift reduces the need for junior-level coding grunt work but increases demand for engineers who can design AI-powered features, fine-tune models, and manage AI infrastructure. While routine development becomes more efficient, engineers must upskill in prompt engineering, AI model evaluation, and data pipeline management to stay competitive. Overall, AI is not replacing software engineers but transforming their role toward higher-level architecture and integration work.

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