Principal Software Engineer Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Senior Software Engineer

This is a Full time job

Flexible working location - fully remote role anywhere in NZ
Comprehensive benefits package with equity bonus plan included
Work remotely for up to 90 days a year from approved locations worldwide

Flexible working location - fully remote role anywhere in NZ
Comprehensive benefits package with equity bonus plan included
Work remotely for up to 90 days a year from approved locations worldwide

Hiring a backend focused engineer who has experience building scalable C#/.NET services and production-grade LLM integrations.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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Senior Developer

at The Instillery

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Build and maintain applications that power real businesses.
Access modern technologies, learn new skills, and shape your development path.
Join a talented, passionate team that values innovation and quality outcomes.

Build and maintain applications that power real businesses.
Access modern technologies, learn new skills, and shape your development path.
Join a talented, passionate team that values innovation and quality outcomes.

Build, innovate, and shape the systems that power real businesses — your code makes a difference here.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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Listed eight days ago

Founding Engineer/Principal Software Engineer

at RWA People

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Environment: A stunning office on the North Shore with gym access
Impact: Your code will define the future of the product.
Equity: Meaningful ownership (ESOP) in what you build.

Environment: A stunning office on the North Shore with gym access
Impact: Your code will define the future of the product.
Equity: Meaningful ownership (ESOP) in what you build.

Founding Software Engineer | VC-Funded Fintech Startup | North shore based

Recruited byJosh Hall

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

8d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Education Perfect Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Flexible working location - fully remote role anywhere in NZ
Comprehensive benefits package with equity bonus plan included
Work remotely for up to 90 days a year from approved locations worldwide

Flexible working location - fully remote role anywhere in NZ
Comprehensive benefits package with equity bonus plan included
Work remotely for up to 90 days a year from approved locations worldwide

Hiring a backend focused engineer who has experience building scalable C#/.NET services and production-grade LLM integrations.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Senior Developer

at The Instillery

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Build and maintain applications that power real businesses.
Access modern technologies, learn new skills, and shape your development path.
Join a talented, passionate team that values innovation and quality outcomes.

Build and maintain applications that power real businesses.
Access modern technologies, learn new skills, and shape your development path.
Join a talented, passionate team that values innovation and quality outcomes.

Build, innovate, and shape the systems that power real businesses — your code makes a difference here.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

24d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Head of Platform Engineering

at Education Perfect Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Flexible working location - from home or one of our NZ based offices
Comprehensive benefits package with equity bonus plan included
Work remotely for up to 90 days a year from approved locations worldwide

Flexible working location - from home or one of our NZ based offices
Comprehensive benefits package with equity bonus plan included
Work remotely for up to 90 days a year from approved locations worldwide

Hiring a Head of Platform Engineering to scale our platform, empower engineers & accelerate delivery.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

29d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Komodo

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Salary + benefits

Own the engineering function and technical direction
Fast decisions, short loops, low politics
Ship work that matters to 35+ countries from day one

Own the engineering function and technical direction
Fast decisions, short loops, low politics
Ship work that matters to 35+ countries from day one

Thought Partner to our Co-founder/CPO and the strategic technical voice responsible for translating our recent fundraise into product maturity.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Lead Software Engineer

at Imara Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Attractive salary + benefits. Call to discuss...

Tech Lead fof 4-6 engineers delivering full stack web platforms that power UGVs
Own sprint delivery, technical direction & code quality.
Influence UI/UX standards across UGV web platforms to ensure consistancy.

Tech Lead fof 4-6 engineers delivering full stack web platforms that power UGVs
Own sprint delivery, technical direction & code quality.
Influence UI/UX standards across UGV web platforms to ensure consistancy.

Technical L'ship role delivering full stack web platforms powering autonomous vehicles. Lead engineers, drive delivery & shape UX across UGV systems.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

17d ago

Listed nine days ago

Engineering Manager

at Presto Resourcing

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Remote)

Fully Remote Role!!
Lead AI Adoption
Hugely Successful NZ Owned SaaS Product company

Fully Remote Role!!
Lead AI Adoption
Hugely Successful NZ Owned SaaS Product company

Are you a passionate engineering Manager with a drive to promote great culture and success managing On Shore & Off Shore teams - Fully Remote Role!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Full Stack Engineer

at Car Expert NZ 2025 Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Be part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team reshaping the new car market
Opportunity to work closely with the Australian CarExpert team
Hybrid working environment

Be part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team reshaping the new car market
Opportunity to work closely with the Australian CarExpert team
Hybrid working environment

Want to be part of something great and help new car buyers purchase their next new car? Well this is the role for you!

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Front‑End Engineer — Lead React & Design System

at Taxlab Limited

This is a Full time job

Hobsonville, Auckland(Hybrid)

Make an impact – Shape products used by thousands of professionals
Lead modern front-end – React, design systems, performance-focused
Work your way – Hybrid, flexible team, great people and location

Make an impact – Shape products used by thousands of professionals
Lead modern front-end – React, design systems, performance-focused
Work your way – Hybrid, flexible team, great people and location

Lead front-end at TaxLab. Own UI/UX in React, shape design systems, and build intuitive, scalable tools in a flexible, fun team.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

18d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Platform Engineer - Cards and Payments

at TSB

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Cards & Payments Senior Engineer, to
We support development and upskilling, so you can keep working toward your goals
Work with a team that recognises and celebrates your contribution

We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Cards & Payments Senior Engineer, to
We support development and upskilling, so you can keep working toward your goals
Work with a team that recognises and celebrates your contribution

We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Cards & Payments Senior Engineer, to help shape, strengthen and evolve our critical payments landscape

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Southern Cross Health Society

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Code daily while shaping architecture and technical direction within your squad
Fully subsidised health & life insurance, 5 days wellbeing leave per year
Work with a purpose-led organisation supporting the health & wellbeing of Kiwi's

Code daily while shaping architecture and technical direction within your squad
Fully subsidised health & life insurance, 5 days wellbeing leave per year
Work with a purpose-led organisation supporting the health & wellbeing of Kiwi's

Be the technical heart of a cross-functional squad, delivering confident releases that strengthen our platforms and improve Kiwis’ health & wellbeing.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

28d ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Product Engineer

at Foster Moore International Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Hybrid working
Excellent remuneration and benefit package
Global organisation

Hybrid working
Excellent remuneration and benefit package
Global organisation

Our Product team are on the lookout for an experienced Full Stack Developer who is keen to join us on our exciting Foster Moore journey!

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Technical Lead (Full Stack Developer)

at Unisys

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead full-stack development using .NET and Azure, mentor teams, and drive high-impact enterprise solutions in a collaborative, agile environment.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12h ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Tech Lead / Solution Architect

at noissue.co

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Shape how our global platform is built. Technical Lead / Solution Architect role at noissue, Auckland based.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

26d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Platform Engineer - Cards and Payments

at TSB

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Cards & Payments Senior Engineer, to
We support development and upskilling, so you can keep working toward your goals
Work with a team that recognises and celebrates your contribution

We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Cards & Payments Senior Engineer, to
We support development and upskilling, so you can keep working toward your goals
Work with a team that recognises and celebrates your contribution

We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Cards & Payments Senior Engineer, to help shape, strengthen and evolve our critical payments landscape

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed five days ago