Software Engineer (Graduate)
SonderAustralia2 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
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At Sonder, we believe that every person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be at their best - wherever they are. That’s why we’re redefining workplace health, safety, and wellbeing through a seamless blend of technology and human expertise. Sonder’s mobile platform provides 24/7, real-time support from a dedicated team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals - ensuring that our members receive immediate care when they need it most. In critical situations, we go beyond digital support, offering on-the-ground assistance to manage time-sensitive incidents.
By harnessing real-time insights, we enable organisations to take proactive steps toward a healthier, safer future, which leads directly to tangible bottom-line business outcomes.
An Exciting Time to Join Sonder!
Since our founding in 2017, Sonder has experienced rapid growth, expanding operations across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Backed by Australia’s leading venture capital firms, Seek and Blackbird, we are well-capitalised and on a mission to scale globally, partnering with corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies to transform workplace wellbeing at scale.
Our Impact And Scale
1,000,000+ members across multiple countries
200+ team members, plus an extensive network of on-the-ground responders
If you’re passionate about using technology and human expertise to drive meaningful change, join us in shaping the future of workplace wellbeing!
About The Graduate Software Engineer Job
We’re looking for a Graduate Software Engineer who is eager to learn, curious about how great products are built, and motivated to grow in a supportive engineering environment.
You’ll work across our modern tech stack, contributing to both new feature development and improvements to existing systems, while receiving guidance from experienced engineers.
You’ll join a team that values learning, collaboration and impact. Your work will directly influence the experience of Sonder members and the organisations that rely on us.
What You’ll Do
You’ll have the opportunity to learn and contribute to:
If you’re passionate about software engineering, excited to learn, and want to contribute to a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and start your journey with Sonder.
Why join Sonder?
At Sonder, we thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with a strong commitment to our people. Our team is a collaborative, vibrant group of passionate professionals, dedicated to making a real impact on people’s lives every day.
At Sonder, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Our members come from all backgrounds, and we know that a diverse team helps us better understand and support their needs. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, capability, and alignment with the role.
Due to the nature of our industry, all Sonder employees are required to complete a National Police Check and Working With Children Check.
By harnessing real-time insights, we enable organisations to take proactive steps toward a healthier, safer future, which leads directly to tangible bottom-line business outcomes.
An Exciting Time to Join Sonder!
Since our founding in 2017, Sonder has experienced rapid growth, expanding operations across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Backed by Australia’s leading venture capital firms, Seek and Blackbird, we are well-capitalised and on a mission to scale globally, partnering with corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies to transform workplace wellbeing at scale.
Our Impact And Scale
1,000,000+ members across multiple countries
200+ team members, plus an extensive network of on-the-ground responders
If you’re passionate about using technology and human expertise to drive meaningful change, join us in shaping the future of workplace wellbeing!
About The Graduate Software Engineer Job
We’re looking for a Graduate Software Engineer who is eager to learn, curious about how great products are built, and motivated to grow in a supportive engineering environment.
You’ll work across our modern tech stack, contributing to both new feature development and improvements to existing systems, while receiving guidance from experienced engineers.
You’ll join a team that values learning, collaboration and impact. Your work will directly influence the experience of Sonder members and the organisations that rely on us.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to the design and development of new features across our backend, frontend or mobile applications
- Learn Sonder’s architecture, coding standards and delivery practices
- Write clean, maintainable code with support from senior engineers
- Use AI-powered code-assistance tools to support learning, accelerate implementation and explore solution approaches
- Complete assigned support tickets, assisting with investigation, triage and bug resolution
- Support maintenance of legacy systems while building your understanding of our broader ecosystem
- Participate in code reviews, sprint ceremonies and collaborative discussions
- Work closely with product, design and engineering teammates to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Continually grow your engineering skills through hands-on experience and mentorship
- A recent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
- Up to 1 year of relevant experience (internships and personal projects welcome)
- Exposure to at least one programming language such as Kotlin, Java, Swift, TypeScript or Python
- Experience in using AI coding tools, e.g. GitHub Copilot
- Motivation to develop cloud engineering skills, including working toward AWS certification as part of Sonder’s engineering development pathway
- Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
- A GitHub repo, personal projects or portfolio demonstrating how you learn and build
- A growth mindset, strong curiosity and willingness to ask questions
- Ability to work collaboratively and take ownership of your work
You’ll have the opportunity to learn and contribute to:
- Kotlin and Java microservices (Spring Boot)
- React and Web Components
- Native mobile applications (Kotlin and Swift)
- AWS cloud, serverless tooling and containerised environments
- GitHub, GitHub Actions, Terraform/CDK and modern CI/CD practices
- A chance to build meaningful technology that impacts real people every day
- Support from senior engineers who invest in your growth
- A fast-moving environment where early-career engineers can learn quickly
- A values-led culture built on impact, ownership and working together
If you’re passionate about software engineering, excited to learn, and want to contribute to a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and start your journey with Sonder.
Why join Sonder?
At Sonder, we thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with a strong commitment to our people. Our team is a collaborative, vibrant group of passionate professionals, dedicated to making a real impact on people’s lives every day.
- Hybrid and flexible working environment. Enjoy the perfect balance of in-office collaboration and work from home flexibility, empowering you to optimise your productivity and work-life balance.
- Our employees and their families get free access to the Sonder app with 24/7 support.
- Paid parental leave with an attractive return to work policy, 12 weeks for Primary Carers and 4 weeks for Secondary Carers, plus our Primary Carers return to work at 80% for the first 3 months at full pay.
- $1000 annual contribution as part of your development plan + 2 days of study leave
- Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) – share in Sonder’s success.
- Salary Packaging and novated leasing .
- Access $250 annually to fund to invest in your wellbeing, empowering you to choose the support that best fits your needs.
- Dog-friendly office in our Sydney HQ
- Volunteer leave. 2 days per year to participate in meaningful causes and contribute back to the community.
At Sonder, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Our members come from all backgrounds, and we know that a diverse team helps us better understand and support their needs. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, capability, and alignment with the role.
Due to the nature of our industry, all Sonder employees are required to complete a National Police Check and Working With Children Check.
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