Software Engineer

Engineering @ Open

At Open, we exist because we believe insurance doesn't have to be complicated or costly. Creating technology so our customers can enjoy smart, intuitive experiences is at the core of our development philosophy.

With a truly end-to-end approach, we build all of our own technology. We create the insurance experience our customers deserve, not just the one they expect. Our stack is cloud-native, modern and built with security, scalability and customer experience in mind.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our growing Engineering team.

What you'll do

As a Software Engineer at Open, you'll work as part of a collaborative product engineering squad, designing, building and maintaining scalable solutions that help us deliver brilliant insurance experiences.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, test and maintain secure, reliable and scalable applications.
• Write clean, efficient and well-documented code in modern programming languages.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and other Engineers to deliver customer-focused features.
• Build integrations with partners and third parties to support Open's embedded insurance model.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and quality assurance processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the stack. \
• Contribute to architectural discussions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow agile delivery practices and contribute to squad ceremonies.

What you'll bring

You will need to be able to demonstrate to following:

• Bachelor in Software Engineering
• Proven experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, or equivalent role.
• Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g. JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Go, or Java).
• Experience with modern web frameworks and APIs (e.g. React, , REST/GraphQL).
• Experience working with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and Agile development practices.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and software testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Role location

This is a hybrid role based in Sydney, offering flexible working arrangements with 3 days required in the office.

Why Open?

• Competitive compensation.
• High levels of autonomy and trust.
• Growth opportunities - as you grow, your role can too.
• Flexible, hybrid working - impact matters more than hours at your desk.
• Annual allowance for professional development.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees.

Lastly, Open is a high-performing team that strives to achieve brilliant things every day and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match the job description. We're looking for people who are intellectually curious, courageous, innovative and passionate. Our culture is truly open, we're continuously challenging each other to live our values, and aren't afraid to raise questions when we fall short. Most importantly, Open is for those that want to create change and have an impact. If that sounds like you, apply for this role and let's build the future of insurance together

Who we are

Open's on a mission to make it easy for everyone to get the best-priced insurance. With data and technology at our core, we power embedded insurance programs for leading brands like Bupa, Polestar, and Telstra (Australia's largest telco), as well as our own consumer brand Huddle.

Founded in Australia in 2016, we're growing rapidly across car, home, and travel insurance, and have since expanded into New Zealand and the UK.

We're backed by leading investors including AirTree Ventures (AU), LocalGlobe (UK), Movac (NZ), and Hollard Insurance (AU). Since 2017, Open has been a proud certified B Corp, keeping our commitment to positive impact on our people, partners, and communities at the heart of everything we do.

Join our Sydney-based team and help us deliver the future of insurance.