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Roles - Melbourne
Re:Sourced runs structured search for senior software engineers in Melbourne. Median 21 days from intake to signed offer, 90-day replacement guarantee, calibrated against an active network of senior engineers across the ANZ market.
The role
Backend, frontend or full-stack engineer with 6-10 years of experience. Owns major product surfaces, mentors mid-level engineers, and operates with autonomy on technical direction within a defined area. Distinct from staff in scope: a senior owns subsystems; a staff owns programs across teams.
In Melbourne, senior software engineer hiring concentrates around the city's deepest engineering employers - listed financial services, AI-native scale-ups, fintech and the platform/infrastructure tail. Hybrid is the dominant pattern; full-remote is increasingly negotiated for senior IC roles.
Salary band 2026
Bands below are calibrated against active Re:Sourced searches in Melbourne for 2026. Base only; total compensation typically runs 20-50% above base when equity is structured well.
| Tier | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Senior IC | AUD 175k | AUD 235k |
| Total comp range | AUD 210k | AUD 315k |
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How we hire
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30 minute working session. No fee until placement. Replacement inside 90 days.