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Senior Software Developer

Perth, Western Australia💼 Full-time💰 $108,413–$108,413🗓 2026-09-13 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop software for the Phase Synchronisation System (PSS) of the SKA-Mid telescope, focusing on long-distance transfer of stabilised frequency and timing signals via optical fibre and free-space laser links.

Role type

Senior Software Developer (Astronomy/Photonic Systems)

Builds

Robust, scalable software solutions for radio and optical astronomy

Domain

Radio astronomy, Astrophotonics, Space science

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C++, Python, MySQL, TCL, SCPI commands, Assembly, Git, Agile development, software documentation, deployment practices

Preferred skills

Electrical engineering background

Technologies

C++, Python, MySQL, TCL, SCPI, Assembly, Git

Responsibilities

Lead software development for the Phase Synchronisation System (PSS), Collaborate with engineers and scientists to deliver software solutions, Contribute to office-based development and laboratory-based testing and integration

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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