Software Engineer

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Newcastle, NSW, AU

Metso is innovating the future of bulk material handling through advanced automation. OurAxo33product platform delivers real-time digital modelling, intelligent decision-making and high-reliability automation for mine-to-port operations, supporting critical infrastructure across stockyards, rail and shipping environments worldwide.

We are seeking aSenior Software Engineerwith strong C++ backend development experience to shape core automation and sensor-processing modules within Axo33.

About the role

You will take ownership of complex C++ backend components across the Axo33 platform, with a particular focus on real-time automation logic and sensor data processing - including LiDAR and telemetry inputs. Working closely with Product Owners, System Architects and Automation Engineers, you'll contribute to architecture, design, development, testing and deployment of robust, scalable software for real-world industrial systems. You'll also help grow the team through mentoring and technical leadership.

What you'll do

• Design and develop high-performance C++ backend services and core automation components
• Build and optimise software for processing sensor and spatial data (LiDAR, telemetry, positioning) to support automated decision-making
• Develop and maintain APIs, services and real-time communication components (WebSockets, REST)
• Integrate software with industrial systems, including PLC/SCADA and third-party platforms
• Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making for high-reliability systems
• Work across the broader stack (Python, Postgres/MySQL, Linux, Git, Jira Agile) to deliver features end-to-end
• Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture
• Improve code quality, automated testing and deployment processes

What you'll bring

• Proven experience as a senior engineer delivering production-grade C++ software in complex or operational environments
• Sound engineering judgement, strong problem-solving ability, and clear communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with industrial automation, telemetry, PLC/SCADA or operational technology
• A practical, independent mindset suited to software used in live operational environments

Experience processing sensor or spatial data (e.g., LiDAR) is a strong asset. Exposure to mining, ports or heavy industry, or MATLAB/GNU Octave is a bonus but not essential.

What's in it for you

• Purpose-led work:Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry
• Performance-based bonus:Participation in the Metso Bonus program, tied to business and individual performance
• Health and wellbeing:Discounted private health insurance, fitness program access, and a confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Growth:Ongoing Growth Dialogues, the Metso Training Academy, mentoring, and internal mobility across a global business
• Flexibility:Hybrid working options to support work-life balance

Why Metso?

You'll join a collaborative Axo33 engineering team with the opportunity to shape products, influence technical direction, and deliver systems used across stockyard, rail and shipping operations worldwide - working on software where reliability, performance and safety are critical to real industrial outcomes.