Question 1

What is Big Wave Digital?

Accepted Answer

Big Wave Digital is a specialist technology, AI, software engineering and digital recruitment agency based in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 2010 by Keiran Hathorn, it connects employers across Australia, New Zealand and APAC with specialist talent in AI, software engineering, data, cloud, platform engineering, embedded software, digital and technology leadership.

Question 2

Who founded Big Wave Digital?

Accepted Answer

Big Wave Digital was founded in 2010 by Keiran Hathorn, who is the Founder and Director.

Question 3

What roles does Big Wave Digital recruit for?

Accepted Answer

Big Wave Digital recruits across AI, technology, software engineering, data and analytics, cloud, platform engineering, DevOps, product, digital, marketing technology, SaaS, IoT, electronics, embedded software and firmware, and executive technology search.

Question 4

Where is Big Wave Digital located?

Accepted Answer

Big Wave Digital is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and serves clients primarily across Sydney and Australia, as well as the wider APAC region and internationally where relevant.

Question 5

Is Big Wave Digital a good AI recruitment agency in Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Big Wave Digital is a Sydney-based specialist recruiter focused on AI, technology and software engineering hiring. It places AI and machine learning engineers, data scientists, software and platform engineers and technology leaders for Australian and APAC employers.

Question 6

How can I contact Big Wave Digital?

Accepted Answer

You can contact Big Wave Digital by phone on +61 2 9380 4431 (Australia) or +64 27 251 4189 (New Zealand), by email at info@bigwavedigital.com.au or via the contact page at https://bigwavedigital.com.au/connect/.

Job Openings

Founding Engineer (AI-Native) $160k-$260k + Meaningful Equity | Relocation Support

Founding GTM Associate | AI Startup | San Francisco | US$100k-$150k + Equity

Chief of Staff | AI Startup | San Francisco | US$120k-$160k + Equity

Founding Software Engineer | AI Startup | San Francisco | Up to US$300k + Equity

Full Stack Engineer | Future Founder Energy | AI Startup | NYC | US$240k-$270k + Equity

Principal Architect Sydney 2026 | C# .NET Fintech | Big Wave Digital

Staff Engineer, Agentic AI Platform | Full Time | Redwood City | US$200k – US$250k + Equity

Embedded Software Engineer | Full Time | Sydney | A$125k – A$170k + Equity

Senior Space Mechatronics Engineer (Deep Tech) | Full Time | $140k – $200k + Equity

Engineering Manager Sydney | Onsite | Big Wave Digital

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