Senior Research Software Engineer

Overview:

Senior Research Software Engineer– Full-Time, Permanent | Melbourne CBD (Hybrid)

Work with an ambitious and collaborative team, sharing a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Be part of a university dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and real-world impact.

About the Portfolio

The Operations portfolio provides daily support for RMIT students, academics and staff. We contribute to operational efficiency and help ensure our people, financial and infrastructure needs are met. The portfolio comprises Property Services Group, People, Information Technology Services, Governance and Legal, Finance and Assurance, Enterprise Projects and Business Performance, Data and Analytics.

The Role

Research Infrastructure is a signature initiative for Horizon 2 of RMIT’s Knowledge with Action strategy. The first substantial activity of this initiative is the Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) Platform and creation of a dedicated cross-discipline DRI team between Research and Innovation and Information Technology Services (ITS). This team directly supports the needs of researchers to deliver scalable research solutions in Data, Compute, Software, Capability and Emerging Technology.

The role of Senior Research Software Engineer is responsible for providing strategic management and maintenance of RMIT research software delivery platforms, applying expertise to constantly improve the digital research experience for researchers. The role ensures that researchers have reliable access to existing software as well as timely processing of new installs and procurement.

The role requires a combination of deep technical expertise and the interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders — from researchers and academics across disciplines to professional staff and external partners. The Senior Research Compute Specialist works closely within a cross-disciplinary environment, translating complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences and building collaborative relationships to deliver outcomes that meet the diverse needs of researchers and advance the university's broader research mission.

About You:

To be successful in this position, you’ll have

Experience in managing software within a research and development environment

Experience in large scale services and feature rollouts across enterprises.

Demonstrated understanding of licensing and compliance requirements for research use cases

Develop and maintain documentation (technical designs and process documentation).

Experience in advanced scripting for large scale automation and testing

Experience with software packaging and deployment within a Windows ecosystem

Experience with deployment of software within an Mac or Linux ecosystem

Experience as an end user of research computing through study or previous employment

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description below.

We will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

When you join our team, you'll be able to access a range of benefits: www.rmit.edu.au/careers/employee-benefits. From travel to fitness, there's something for everyone!

Applications Close:

4 July 2026 11.59 pm

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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