Australia has a vibrant tech scene that has grown exponentially in recent years. The country is home to multinational software companies, consumer fintech companies and many other businesses that have propelled the industry to be one of the nation’s largest employers. These are some of the most important tech companies in Australia to know.
Australia Tech Companies
- Snap
- Udemy
- Motorola Solutions
- RingCentral
- Canva
- WiseTech Global
- Afterpay
Top Tech Companies in Australia
Own Company operates a data platform where clients can store, access and work with their digital data while retaining ownership of it. Unlike many SaaS provider paradigms, wherein the provider sets parameters for how the client can use their data, Own is a data ownership platform, so that clients can collect and analyze data assets generated through their work without giving up control over how its used or accessed.
CSC is a corporate consultancy firm with global operations, including a presence in Australia that allows them to serve Asia-Pacific market clients. It offers high-level and granular consultations alongside software tools to support tax compliance, business administration and processes, digital branding, cybersecurity and investment protocols. Its diverse portfolio of services means that its clients can interface with the same provider for all these services, rather than outsourcing to multiple firms to handle the various elements of entity management.
dbt Labs’ open-source software allows anyone proficient in SQL to engineer, document and test data pipelines, empowering data practitioners to create and disseminate organizational knowledge. It also offers dbt Cloud, a subscription-based SaaS product that provides a scalable environment for running data and collaborating on analytics projects, eliminating the need for users to maintain their own infrastructure. The company hires for select roles in Australia.
Snap combines elements of photography, communication and social media in its Snapchat mobile app. The app allows users to apply creative filters and lenses, and engage with their contacts by sharing images and messages. The integration of the My AI chatbot, powered by ChatGPT, further enriches user interactions with personalized suggestions and real-time conversations. It has an office in Sydney.
RingCentral is a cloud-based communications company. Its products enable clients to establish services like voicemails, video meetings, team messaging and digital fax. RingCentral also provides tailored solutions for clients in various industries including call center solutions and webinar assistance.
Enfusion offers institutional asset managers, hedge funds and family offices its integrated investment management platform. It provides its clients with services like accounting, operations, trading and risk management to give its clients a comprehensive view of their businesses. The company has an office near Sydney Harbor.
Xero makes accounting software for small businesses that typically do not need the scaled product features required by enterprise companies. With a focus on flexibility, customizability and ease of use, Xero products integrate with third party apps, sync with bank accounts and handle regular tasks like reporting expenses, paying bills, tracking inventory and administering payroll.
Qualtrics is a software company that makes experience management tech products, which are delivered to customers and employees in the form of anonymous digital surveys. By collecting and providing analytics on data in customizable fields, the products allow client companies to home in on specific areas of concern or potential optimization, gleaning actionable responses and assessing scale systematically.
WiseTech Global develops logistics software that helps global shippers operate more efficiently. Its CargoWise platform is used by companies like Aramex and Seafrigo, and it provides a single-platform solution for shipping. The platform features useful tools like real-time visibility and border compliance to reduce the risk of cargo being held at international ports.
Canva develops user-friendly design software used by everyone from individual creatives to marketing teams. The platform features handy tools like pre-made templates, color palettes and AI image generators designed to help users craft professional-looking content.
VelocityEHS makes software technology products that manage environmental health and safety compliance for B2B clients. By addressing specific aspects of work environment and employee health and safety, and offering meta-analyses of the efficacy of those initiatives, VelocityEHS provides client companies with powerful information they can use to increase productivity and profits while simultaneously protecting their workforces.
Bullhorn makes staffing and recruiting software used by headhunters, recruiters and staffing agencies to manage hiring processes and talent pipelines. Its cloud-based platform offers applicant tracking, predictive intelligence, automations for lead follow ups and other key features that reduce the proactive workload of staff. The company works out of Australia and is hiring for its regional APAC team.
Chainlink Labs works to innovate how the world connects to blockchains. The company’s solution powers verifiable applications and high-integrity markets for sectors including banking, DeFi, global trade and gaming. Chainlink Labs is fully remote with a global team.
Afterpay is a fintech platform offering buy-now-pay-later options and credit solutions. Through its app, people can shop for items and apply for short-term loans to finance their purchases. Recently the company developed solutions for in-person shopping that grant users a digital Afterpay card, stored in Apple or Google Wallets.
Tech firm PagerDuty makes software for IT incident response, which is managed through its dedicated platform. IT departments use the PagerDuty platform to develop automated protocols for responding to cyber threats, downtime and problems with code. In Australia, the company maintains an office and a regional team to serve the Asia-Pacific region.
Online learning platform Udemy is based in San Francisco with an office in Melbourne. It provides users with access to over 200,000 courses from web development to artificial intelligence. With subscription options tailored for individuals, small teams and enterprises, Udemy caters to learners at all levels. Leveraging AI capabilities, Udemy recommends courses based on students’ interests, while also offering specialized instruction in emerging technologies like machine learning and deep learning.
Adyen is a fintech company that provides an end-to-end payment platform that B2B clients use for payment processing, managing financial data, performing point-of-sale transactions, managing risk, optimizing revenue and analyzing customer behavior insights. In Australia, the company’s Sydney office has been in operation since 2015.
Businesses across a variety of industries use Contentsquare’s platform to inform the way they build and optimize their websites and apps to drive user engagement and loyalty. Its technology serves marketing, IT, product development and other teams for more than 1,300 global clients. The company's operations in Australia are based out of an office location in Sydney.
AutoStore is a robotics company specializing in order fulfillment solutions for industries such as grocery, retail, healthcare, and industrial warehouses. By engineering robots that handle tasks like moving goods for packaging and assembly, AutoStore improves efficiency and safety while reducing labor burdens on human workers. AutoStore, a multinational company headquartered in Norway, has an office in Brisbane.
Zone & Company makes finance process software tools aimed to integrate seamlessly with the NetSuite business software ecosystem. Its products manage continuous finance-office processes like reporting, reconciling, approvals, payments and payroll, creating automations for billing and revenue. The global company has offices all over the world, including one in Brisbane.
Dynatrace makes software for digital security and observability, two key areas that allow B2B companies to ensure their digital processes are secure, cybercriminal-proof and optimized. Its observability platform looks at the software a client company uses, pulls data from its usage and shows users precise insights derived from that data. The platform also responds to IT incidents and maintains digital borders.
IDeaS makes revenue management software designed for clients in the hospitality industry, including major hotel groups. It uses revenue science (a hybrid of mathematics and data science), AI and deep learning to guide and drive decisions. By providing clients with detailed analytics about the ways money moves in and out of their businesses, the company can offer science-backed insights toward optimization.
Motorola Solutions develops technologies for critical communication used in law enforcement, healthcare and transportation. Its lineup of products ranges from communication antennas to radio remote speakers and tactical headsets. The company has a global presence and hires for a variety of roles.
