COME SHAPE THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION WITH US.

Griddle is a catalyst in education, enabling schools to offer a more personalised, engaging, and effective learning journey for every student. At Griddle, we want to revolutionise the educational experience by providing advanced timetabling solutions for our schools.
Compass & Griddle are specifically designed to improve not only the school process but also community culture and student learning outcomes. Our school management ecosystem is now used in more than 4,500 schools across Australia and beyond and we’re joined by over 250 members of the Compass team, delivering smart school management solutions around the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

We’re looking for a passionate individual to join our Griddle (Timetabling) team as a Senior Java Engineer working in our Engines Team. Reporting to the Griddle Engineering Manager, this role will be working on our timetabling product, Griddle, where you’ll focus on building the core logic, algorithms, and frameworks that power our application.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Design, develop and maintain secure, scalable software that’s used by thousands of students, parents and teachers, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.
• Work closely with the Griddle Product & Leadership team to align engine systems with broader application goals.
• Establish strong connections with your team by sharing your ideas and feedback generously, while also being receptive to their input!
• Grow, learn, and thrive in a team who are committed to supporting you and helping you succeed.
• Continuously research advancements in tech, engine technologies, and mathematics-based problem-solving to enhance system capabilities.
• Mentor your fellow colleagues and drive the architectural strategy by employing industry best practices and following Griddle software engineering guidelines.
• Work together with Product Owners and Designers to understand our customers’ needs and develop products that effectively address their challenges.
• Contribute to our diverse and inclusive culture and take pride in doing work that makes a real difference for school communities.