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Software engineer jobs in New Zealand.

78 open roles, 19 posted this week, most paying $140k to $192k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Software developmentYesterday

    Technical Lead Software Engineer

    IDEXX · 5001+ employees

    A company that designs products and services to enhance the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Building and reviewing code · Designing system architecture · Mentoring squad engineers

    7+ yrs7+ years’ software engineering experience; ability to lead and mentor engineers while contributing technically; experience improving engineering culture and processes; knowledge of cloud-native architectures and distributed systems; proficiency in one or more listed technologies; experience in Agile environments

  • Software development2 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Designing enterprise solutions · Modernising digital journeys · Providing technical guidance

    5+ yrsPega Senior System Architect (SSA) certification; 5–7 years' hands-on Pega experience, including at least 3 years at Senior System Architect level; extensive Pega Platform and enterprise application development experience; additional Pega certifications, badges, or ongoing professional development

  • Quality assurance2 days ago

    Software Engineer - Test Analyst

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    HybridFull timeMid level

    Testing manufacturing applications · Identifying risks and defects · Increasing automation

    Hands-on testing experience, understanding of software engineering test tools and practices including AQM (previously ALM), Agile framework, and ability to manage internal customer relationships.

  • Software development3 days ago

    Software Engineer

    Trimble Inc.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Developing system features · Writing embedded software · Building web applications

    Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Mechatronics, or equivalent practical experience; professional embedded C++ experience; hands-on TypeScript and Angular (or modern JavaScript framework) experience; full-lifecycle software engineering experience; legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand

  • Software development4 days ago

    Senior Software Engineer, Mechatronics

    Procore · 1001-5000 employees

    A technology company developing software for construction and robotics applications.

    Auckland
    $112k-$154k a yearHybridFull timeSenior

    Developing autonomy software · Deploying robots · Supporting deployments

    Four-year engineering degree or equivalent; industry experience in ground robot automation; proficiency in Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, Python; experience with ROS/ROS2, MQTT, MAVlink, gRPC/Protobuf; field test deployment experience; must be based in Auckland and work in office 3 days/week.

  • IT4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Maintaining server platforms · Automating security patching · Building monitoring and pipelines

    5+ yrsAt least five years’ infrastructure, platform, SRE or related experience; enterprise-scale Windows and Linux server administration; PowerShell and Python automation; vulnerability management and patching; critical production systems; Azure; CI/CD pipelines, Git and monitoring/observability experience

  • Software development4 days ago
    Waikato District, Waikato
    Full time

    Developing autonomy software · Deploying robots onsite · Supporting customer deployments

    Relevant four-year engineering degree or equivalent practical industry experience; ground-robot automation design and delivery experience; field deployment experience; extensive software development experience; localization, navigation, and simulation experience; Auckland-based and onsite three days weekly; able to travel domestically and internationally.

  • Quality assurance4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Conducting software testing · Building automated test suites · Integrating tests into pipelines

    Experience with test-automation tools and frameworks; experience implementing automated tests across web or mobile solutions; API testing and automation capability; functional and non-functional testing experience; experience with mobile, web, API and performance testing; exposure to CI/CD processes and tools; experience with test and delivery-management tools

  • Software development4 days ago

    Senior Software Engineer

    The Access Group

    Auckland
    Full time

    Owning end-to-end features · Making system architecture decisions · Maintaining production software

    6+ yrs6+ years building and shipping production software; deep C#/.NET and solid TypeScript/React skills; strong SQL and relational data modelling; experience designing APIs and services in a SaaS environment; hands-on AWS experience; familiarity with infrastructure-as-code; experience working in an Agile team

  • Software development4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Designing Ubuntu integrations · Optimizing hardware platforms · Integrating customer applications

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar; experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto); experience with open source communities and licences; experience with C, C++

  • Software development4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Debugging open-source code · Maintaining Ubuntu packages · Optimizing silicon platforms

    Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or compelling alternative-path narrative; strong fundamentals in C, C++ and Python; experience or interest in Linux distribution packaging and open-source maintenance or contribution; fundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution

    Study support
  • IT4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Providing platform support · Supporting SAP migrations · Strengthening operational excellence

    Practical SAP S/4HANA, SAP NetWeaver and SAP HANA administration; SAP Solution Manager 7.2; SAP workloads on Azure or similar hyperscaler; SAP migrations; Red Hat Enterprise Linux skills; regulated-industry operational experience

  • Software development4 days ago

    Senior Software Engineer – Backend (.NET)

    Kernel Wealth · 11-50 employees

    A 100% Kiwi owned fintech making wealth accessible for every Kiwi through an investment platform.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Designing backend services · Mentoring engineers · Shaping architecture

    Strong commercial experience building backend systems in production; deep C# and .NET skills; serverless/cloud-native experience (AWS or Azure); NoSQL (DynamoDB); distributed systems; mentoring; right to work in New Zealand; based in Auckland.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveStudy support
  • Software development4 days ago

    Software Engineer – Backend (.NET)

    Kernel Wealth · 11-50 employees

    A 100% Kiwi owned fintech making wealth accessible for every Kiwi through an investment platform.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeMid level

    Building backend services · Owning features end to end · Pairing and reviewing code

    Commercial experience building backend services in C# and .NET, cloud-native experience (ideally AWS), understanding of APIs and event-driven systems, hands-on use of AI coding tools, good testing habits, and right to work in New Zealand.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveStudy support
  • Software development4 days ago

    Senior Software Engineer, NZ

    Partly · 51-200 employees

    A company building AI infrastructure to make anything repairable, starting with the automotive market.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Building mission-critical systems · Ensuring features scale reliably · Developing software best practices

    5+ yrs5+ years developing complex applications; computer science and engineering fundamentals; knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases and data models; experience building reliable distributed systems

    Relocation supportParental leaveFour-day week
  • Software development4 days ago

    Lead Backend Software Engineer

    Randstad New Zealand

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Architecting distributed systems · Leading delivery outcomes · Mentoring engineers

    Professional experience building modern backends and APIs in a Senior or Lead capacity; expert proficiency in Python; deep understanding of REST and GraphQL API design; hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code; experience designing distributed architectures; Bachelor Degree

  • Software development5 days ago

    Junior Software Engineer

    Contact Energy Ltd · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand renewable energy company operating geothermal power plants to generate clean electricity.

    Wellington
    Full timeEntry level

    Writing code · Reviewing code · Supporting applications

    Hands-on experience with JavaScript and TypeScript; exposure to React, CSS and HTML

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Software development5 days ago

    Junior Software Engineer

    Contact Energy · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand renewable energy company operating geothermal power plants to generate clean electricity.

    Wellington+2 more
    HybridFull timeEntry level

    Writing code · Reviewing code · Building applications

    1+ yrHands-on experience with JavaScript and TypeScript; exposure to React, CSS, HTML; practical problem-solving; right to work in New Zealand.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Software development5 days ago

    Software Engineer

    Seequent · 201-1000 employees

    A Bentley Subsurface Company building world-leading technology at the forefront of earth sciences, helping organizations understand the underground.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Developing software · Designing services · Collaborating with teams

    5+ yrs5+ years software engineering experience, solid Python, some cloud platform experience, CI/CD and DevOps practices, degree in Computer Science or equivalent, collaborative approach.

  • Software development9 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Evolving scoring engine · Designing evaluation tests · Reviewing code changes

    Strong Python; experience with Docker and running services; experience using AI coding agents in a disciplined, reviewed workflow; ability to explain technical things clearly; show real work built or improved

  • Software development9 days ago

    Senior Software Engineer, Platform. Revision Village

    Crimson Education · 1001-5000 employees

    A college admissions consulting firm helping students gain admission to top universities through expert-led guidance and data-driven strategies.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Modernizing engineering workflows · Building observability infrastructure · Improving engineering feedback

    Software engineering experience in TypeScript, NodeJs and Terraform; experience improving production CI/CD, testing and delivery workflows; familiarity with AWS, Docker and Buildkite or comparable tools; observability design experience; AI coding-agent experience; leading cross-team process improvements

  • Software development9 days ago

    Software Engineer

    Gallagher Security

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeSenior

    Developing software features · Troubleshooting existing products · Testing software quality

    3+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; at least 3 years' commercial software development experience; C# and/or C++ development skills; experience with SQL databases, source control, and testing practices including automated and unit testing

  • Software development9 days ago
    Auckland
    $100.00 an hourContractSenior

    Creating AI-generated work · Evaluating AI-generated work · Refining AI-generated work

    5+ yrsSenior or Staff Software Engineer; 5+ years at a top technology company; expertise in system design, algorithms and software architecture; experience with programming languages and development methodologies

  • Software development9 days ago
    Auckland
    $100.00 an hourContractSenior

    Creating AI-generated work · Evaluating software solutions · Refining model outputs

    5+ yrsSenior or Staff Software Engineer; 5+ years at a top technology company; expertise in system design, algorithms and software architecture; experience with programming languages and development methodologies

  • Software development9 days ago

    Software Engineer - Serko.ai

    Serko · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company building a next-generation business travel marketplace.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Building web applications · Developing AI features · Deploying and supporting software

    Solid React/Next.js and TypeScript, production customer-facing features, Python or backend API experience, accessibility fundamentals, ability to plan and execute work, contribute to technical discussions, and support peers.

    Generous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Software development9 days ago

    Senior Software Engineer - B4B

    Serko · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company building a next-generation business travel marketplace.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Shipping features · Building APIs · Leading projects

    Proven experience shipping customer-facing production features using React/Next.js and TypeScript, building APIs in C# or similar, strong accessibility knowledge, and pragmatic engineering skills.

    Retirement savings
  • Software development9 days ago

    Software Engineer, Design System - Fixed Term Mat Contract

    Serko · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company building a next-generation business travel marketplace.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Delivering design system components · Writing test-first code · Collaborating with design and engineering

    Solid production experience with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS; deep understanding of component architecture, API design, and design tokens; ability to build to WCAG AA 2.x standards with robust automated testing; experience with agentic engineering and AI tools.

    Generous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Software development11 days ago

    Senior Software Engineer

    Procore Technologies

    Waikato District, Waikato
    Full time

    Developing robot autonomy software · Deploying autonomous robots onsite · Supporting customer deployments

    Relevant four-year engineering degree or equivalent practical industry experience; ground-robot automation design and delivery experience; proficiency with AI-powered development tools; autonomous robot field-deployment experience; professional software development experience; mobile-robot localization and navigation experience; modern simulation-tooling experience

  • Software development12 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Defining technical solutions · Designing software architectures · Mentoring team members

    7+ yrs7+ years as a software developer or engineer; enterprise-level complexity experience; proficiency in an enterprise-quality programming language; experience with a lower-level language; TypeScript and React or similar; deployment experience with Azure and/or AWS

  • Software development12 days ago

    Senior Software Engineer - Operations Software

    Rocket Lab · 1001-5000 employees

    An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Ingesting operational telemetry · Designing software and tests · Managing source code

    5+ yrsBachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or similar; 5+ years’ related experience; experience with Git; experience with Redmine, Jira or another issue tracker; Golang development; high-performance systems and scalability; eligibility to access ITAR-regulated equipment and data

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About software engineer jobs in New Zealand

There are 78 roles open for software engineer jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 19 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 71 full time and 15 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $140k to $192k a year.

1 ad says the employer will support a visa.

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