Senior Systems Engineer (C/C++ experience is required) – Hybrid (Gold Coast, Australia)

Location: In-office / Hybrid - Must be based in Australia (preferably Brisbane/Gold Coast) and able to work regularly from our Gold Coast HQ or be willing to relocate ASAP. No agencies or recruiters.

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges. In this role, you’ll work on performance-critical systems, graphics-adjacent components, and the core infrastructure powering our suite of products.

You will dive deep into large C/C++ codebases, improve system interactions across distributed environments, and help shape the architecture that scales to millions of users.

This is an in-office / hybrid role with close collaboration across engineering, product, and design teams.

What You’ll Do

• Work hands-on with major C and C++ libraries, optimising memory, performance, and rendering-related components
• Improve interactions between multiple large codebases across single-server and distributed environments
• Optional: Contribute to backend development (PHP, Node.js, or similar technologies)
• Build, maintain, and optimise cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP welcome)
• Optional: Work with Kubernetes, caching layers, queues, and pub/sub systems
• Use observability tools such as Sentry, Datadog, Grafana to keep systems reliable and blazing fast
• Collaborate deeply with product, design, and engineering teams
• Contribute to architectural decisions and take ownership of complex technical problems
• Use AI-powered coding assistants to accelerate development

What We're Looking For

• Strong professional experience in C and C++ within large, complex, or performance-sensitive systems
• Optional but a big plus: Experience developing backend systems using PHP or Node.js
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure and distributed systems
• Optional but a big plus: Knowledge of Kubernetes, caching, queueing, and pub/sub technologies
• Familiarity with monitoring & observability tooling
• Excellent communication skills and strong cross-functional collaboration
• Interest in growing into future technical leadership roles
• Must be located in Australia, preferably Gold Coast or Brisbane, or willing to relocate quickly

About The Desygner Group

What started as a daring startup has grown into a global technology company serving over 45 million users. Our platforms help organisations create, distribute, and control their marketing assets with unmatched speed and simplicity.

We are a rapidly scaling SaaS company headquartered on the Gold Coast, delivering marketing enablement solutions worldwide. Our technology transforms how companies manage brand assets and empower their teams to create on-brand content at scale.

Our Products

Fluer (B2C SaaS)

A complete 365-marketing suite that automates brand-compliant content creation for individuals, small businesses, and fast-moving teams. Millions use Fluer to create everything from social posts to presentations — without waiting on designers.

We Brand (B2B SaaS)

An intelligent brand-compliance layer that connects to your existing storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, SharePoint, etc.) and converts approved assets into guided, rule-based templates. Large organisations use We Brand to maintain brand consistency across distributed teams at scale.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work on high-impact, highly technical systems that power products used by millions
• Be part of a talented, fast-moving cross-functional team
• Modern tooling, including AI-powered development assistants
• Room to grow into leadership roles
• Competitive compensation + equity opportunities
• Autonomy, ownership, and the chance to directly influence global-scale products
• Beachside Gold Coast location – work near the ocean 🌊

What We Value

• Ownership – You take responsibility for outcomes
• Speed – We move fast and iterate
• Results – Output matters more than hours
• Directness – Clear communication without fluff
• Growth – We’re building for scale and want teammates who grow with us

Is This For You?

This role isn’t for someone who needs heavy hand-holding, rigid structure, or slow processes.

It is for someone who thrives in scale-ups, loves solving deep technical problems, and wants to build meaningful systems used globally.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a short note explaining:

• The most challenging C/C++ problem you’ve solved - what made it difficult and how you approached it
• Any experience with distributed systems and performance optimisation
• Whether you're already based in the Gold Coast/Brisbane region, or willing to relocate