Software Engineer

We're looking for engineers across the junior-to-mid range - from early-career engineers with around a year's experience through to those with a few years under their belt - who bring curiosity, a genuine interest in AI-assisted development, and an eye for quality. If you're passionate about writing clean code and love getting to the root of a problem, we want to speak with you!

You bring:

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Hands-on experience with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor or similar), with a clear sense of where AI helps, where it doesn't, and what to do about it.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Solid CS fundamentals and a real interest in the whole lifecycle - not just writing code, but testing, shipping and supporting it in production.

Familiarity with, or the aptitude to quickly pick up, our tech stack: Node.js, TypeScript, Angular, PostgreSQL, AWS (incl. Lambda, ECS Fargate), Nx monorepo, Buildkite, Jest, Storybook and Playwright.

Curiosity about the product and the business, not just the code.

An eye for quality that catches slop before it ships: unnecessary abstractions, duplicated logic, subtle bugs, and code that passes tests but misses the mark.

A habit of digging in - the instinct to trace a problem to its root before reaching for a solution.

What we offer:

We come together with our unique strengths to work towards a common purpose - shaping the future of education. When you join our team, you will collaborate with individuals who are passionate, driven, and open to embracing change in a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid working environment across the week from our North Sydney office.

Learning & Development opportunities & PD budget - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!

24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, live chat and phone support.

Access to our Parental Leave Program for both primary and secondary carers.

A supportive, inclusive culture where you'll be valued and heard.

It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing and are looking for ambitious individuals who want to grow alongside us.

Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Prior to commencing employment, you’ll need:

A valid Employee Working With Children Check

A satisfactory National Police Check

Verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia (e.g. citizenship, passport or birth certificate)

Apply today and help us empower schools to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

Find out more about Compass & Clipboard on our websites - https://www.compass.education/ , https://www.clipboard.app/