The market
What we know about this market
Senior native mobile engineers - Swift/iOS and Kotlin/Android - are among the scarcest roles in the Australian tech market. Cross-platform engineers (React Native, Flutter) are more available but the quality range is wide. Australian consumer apps, fintech, and healthtech companies all need mobile talent and compete with international companies offering remote roles.
If you want to talk through how this affects your specific search - timing, competing offers, or how to position the role - book a call and we will give you a direct read on the current market.
Engagement models
How we engage for mobile engineers
Permanent placement
Targeted headhunt for senior mobile engineers on permanent contracts. Shortlists in five business days, every candidate interviewed by Filip, 12-month replacement guarantee.
Contract / Labour hire
Senior iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) contractors for app builds, feature engagements, and mobile platform work. Cross-platform (React Native, Flutter) also available.
AUD $1,000–$1,300/day ex GST
IT Labour Hire →Technologies
Stacks we recruit for
2026 data
Salary bands
Australian base salaries excluding superannuation. Figures are indicative — actual offers vary by company stage, location, and candidate seniority.
Senior Mobile Engineer (5-8 years)
$170k - $210k base
Staff Mobile Engineer
$200k - $250k base
Lead Mobile / Head of Mobile
$230k - $270k base
Track record
Recent mobile engineers placements
Recent placements in this specialism available on request - we share specifics on intake calls rather than publishing them publicly.
Common questions
FAQ
Do you recruit native iOS and Android engineers?
Yes. We recruit Swift/iOS specialists, Kotlin/Android specialists, and engineers who work across both native platforms. Native mobile expertise commands a premium over cross-platform.
Do you recruit React Native and Flutter engineers?
Yes, though we screen carefully for depth. A React Native engineer who has shipped a production app through the App Store review process and handled native module integration is a different profile from one who has only worked on internal tooling.
Ready to start a search?
Book a 30-minute intake call. We will discuss your specific requirements and confirm we are the right fit before we begin.