FEATURED JOBS
Embedded Software Engineer
Sydney, NSW
Design and develop embedded firmware for water dispensing products across residential and commercial markets. Provides technical support to internal departments and takes the technical lead on projects.
- Embedded firmware development
- A$120,000 pa
- Permanent / Full Time
Design Manager
Adelaide, SA
Our client is a leading engineering business who deliver material handling projects. They are looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead a small design team across multiple engineering projects.
- Full design lifecycle
- $160,000 – $200,000 pa
- Permanent / Full Time
Statutory Electrical Supervisor
Perth, WA
A hands-on leadership role supervising electrical and telecommunications for a company delivering solutions for critical infrastructure in remote and high-reliability environments in Western Australia.
- Critical infrastructure projects
- A$240,000 pa
- Permanent / Full Time
PERSONALISED JOB MATCHING
We approach recruitment as a strategic partnership, not a transaction. That starts by genuinely understanding your experience, career aspirations, working style, and the context that’s shaped your professional decisions so far. We go deeper than titles and keywords, looking at the environments where you’ve performed best, what motivates you intellectually, and what kind of team dynamics you prefer. This context helps us identify roles where you’re not only qualified, but well-positioned to thrive and grow. It’s about alignment, not just placement.
ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES
Many high-impact roles are never publicly listed. They’re filled through trusted referrals, internal conversations, or targeted outreach. We operate within these channels, with long-standing relationships across emerging tech, R&D-heavy organisations, and innovation-driven enterprises. This means we can often connect you to roles at the ground level of something significant, or within tightly-held teams solving complex, meaningful problems. These are roles where your expertise will be respected, and your contribution will matter.
CAREER ADVICE, CV & INTERVIEW PREPARATION
Even the most accomplished professionals benefit from an external perspective. We help you distill your experience into a compelling narrative, one that aligns with how hiring decisions are made in your field. From technical CV adjustments to narrative coaching for leadership interviews, we offer clear, practical advice grounded in how real hiring processes work. If you’re stepping into unfamiliar territory, switching industries, pursuing a promotion, or re-entering the market, we provide insight, preparation, and honest feedback to help you communicate your value with clarity and confidence.
FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS
Not every career path fits within traditional boundaries. We work with companies who understand that high-performing professionals value flexibility, whether it’s remote-first, part-time, project-based, or interim leadership roles. These aren’t stop-gap positions. They’re strategic placements where your skills are genuinely needed, and the outcomes are measurable. Whether you’re exploring portfolio work, managing other commitments, or simply want more agency over your time, we help you find roles where flexibility coexists with purpose and progression.
LONG-TERM CAREER SUPPORT
Careers aren’t linear anymore, and meaningful growth rarely comes from a single decision. That’s why we don’t treat placement as the finish line. We maintain long-term relationships with the people we work with, offering strategic guidance, introductions, and perspective as your goals evolve. Whether you’re stepping into your first leadership role, considering a pivot to a different sector, or reassessing priorities after a major life change, we provide the context, data, and sounding board you need to move forward with confidence.
At Profound we specialise in placing talented individuals across three core domains: Technology, Engineering, and DeepTech. From early-career professionals to executive leaders, we match individuals with organisations at the forefront of innovation and technical excellence.
TECHNOLOGY
- Software Engineers – Frontend, Backend, Full Stack
- Cloud & DevOps Engineers – AWS, Azure, GCP
- Cybersecurity Analysts, Architects & Engineers
- Data Engineers, Analysts & Data Scientists
- AI, ML & Natural Language Specialists
- Product Managers & Product Owners
- Project Managers & Delivery Consultants
- Solutions Architects & Business Analysts
- Test Automation & Site Reliability Engineers
- UI/UX Designers & Digital Experience Leads
- Brand & Digital Marketing Roles
ENGINEERING
- Electrical, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineers
- Systems Engineers – Embedded & Control Systems
- Process, Manufacturing & Industrial Engineers
- R&D, Prototyping & Testing Engineers
- Technical Leads, Managers & Directors
- Automation, PLC, SCADA & Instrumentation Experts
- Quality, Compliance, WHS & Safety Engineers
- Civil, Structural & Building Services Engineers
- Drafting, CAD/CAM & Digital Design Specialists
- Maintenance, Reliability & Field Service Engineers
DEEPTECH
- Robotics, Mechatronics & Embedded Systems Engineers
- Quantum Hardware, Software & Algorithm Specialists
- Semiconductor, ASIC, FPGA & RF Engineers
- Photonics, Optics & Microelectronics Engineers
- Bioinformatics, Biotech & Biomedical Engineers
- CNC, 3D Printing & Digital Twin Specialists
- Space Systems, Avionics & Launch Engineers
- Computer Vision, SLAM & Machine Perception Experts
- Battery, Energy Storage & Cleantech Engineers
- AI Researchers, Computational Scientists & Physicist