Why Join Us

At eShepherd, we’re transforming livestock management with smart virtual fencing technology that gives farmers more freedom, flexibility, and insight. Our mission is simple: make farming easier, more sustainable, and more productive - without compromise. 

We’re in a high-growth phase, which means big opportunities, rapid decision-making, and the chance to learn fast and make an impact early. This is an exciting stretch role where you’ll gain hands-on experience, autonomy to own your work, and the support of a collaborative team that wants you to succeed.

You’ll be part of a business building new products, entering new markets, and solving real-world challenges for farmers every day. It’s a chance to grow your skills while shaping something that’s scaling globally.

What makes us different? We combine startup to growth energy with the backing of Gallagher - a global leader trusted for nearly 85 years across 100+ countries. That means you get the excitement of building something new, with the confidence that comes from proven reliability and resources.
Our roots run deep in a purpose we live every day: Protect what matters most. It’s not just about technology - it’s about trust, care, and impact. From supporting livestock operations to helping farmers thrive, this purpose shapes how we innovate and how we look after our people and their families.

Who Thrives Here
As part of Gallagher, we carry forward a legacy of reliability and respect for farming communities. At the same time, we operate with startup energy - agile, ambitious, and always learning.

You’ll love it here if you:

• Want to kick-start your career in a role that challenges and grows your skills.
  
• Choose progress over perfection - you’re comfortable shipping work that moves us forward, even if it’s not flawless.

• See change as fuel - you embrace ambiguity and adapt quickly because innovation happens in motion.

• Get energized by growth - you want to help build something that’s scaling globally and shaping the future of farming.

• Stay curious and practical - you respect farming communities and want solutions that work in the real world.

• Collaborate to solve problems -you value teamwork and keep a solutions-first mindset.

What You’ll Do

As a Test Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering embedded systems that perform flawlessly in tough environments. You’ll:

• Learn and apply test strategies across device, edge and cloud.
  

• Build and maintain automation frameworks and tools (with guidance and mentoring).

• Execute manual and automated tests on hardware and simulations to ensure reliability and safety.

• Parse device and cloud logs, isolate defects, write crisp bug reports, and partner with engineers to resolve issues.

• Track progress and quality metrics, surfacing risks and supporting release readiness.

You’ll also collaborate across firmware, software, and product teams, review test plans and automation code, and influence designs to embed best practices early.

Continuous improvement is key - streamline processes, evolve frameworks, and share knowledge within the team.

Occasionally, you’ll provide technical support to internal and external users, including after-hours when needed.

What You’ll Bring

You’re methodical, curious, and driven by a passion for getting things right. You thrive in agile environments, love collaborating to solve problems, and want to learn from experienced engineers.

You’ll bring:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software, Electronics Engineering (or equivalent) + 1 years' experience OR Equivalent practical experience of 2+ years in a similar role
• Experimented with Arduino, ESP32 and/or Raspberry Pi
• Some exposure to embedded/firmware testing (manual or automated) and Python scripting - projects, internships, or coursework count!
• Ability to read C firmware and interest in RTOS or bare-metal systems.
• A willingness to learn test strategy design, log analysis, and fault isolation.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with evolving specs.

If you’re eager to learn, proactive, and communicative, you’ll thrive here.

Nice to Have

• Experience with hardware interfaces (UART, I²C, SPI), bootloaders, OTA updates, and wireless stacks (BLE, Wi-Fi, Cellular, LoRa).

• Familiarity with AWS/GCP/Azure, MQTT/REST APIs, and edge-to-cloud workflows.

• Exposure to CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins) and collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence).

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Modern Melbourne office with great amenities and easy transport links.

• The excitement of a high-growth startup, backed by Gallagher stability.

• Career growth opportunities as we scale globally.

• Tools and tech that make your job easier - what you need to succeed.

• Supportive team culture - we value collaboration and practical problem-solving.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.

Don't quite tick all the boxes?

Great talent comes in many forms. If you’re excited about this role and believe you can make an impact - even if your experience doesn’t tick every box - we’d love to hear from you. Your unique perspective could be exactly what we need!

Love what we’re building but this role isn’t quite your match? Join our talent pool! We’re scaling fast and new opportunities are always emerging - your skills could be exactly what we need next.