Graduate FAQs

What Altium offers graduates

Altium offers graduates exciting careers with an innovative Australian company that is dedicated to creating the best electronic product development technology to enable engineers to push the boundaries of today’s technologies and electronics devices. Altium also offers:

  • Full career development and technical training
  • Excellent salary and employee benefits (Visit employment opportunities for local specific benefits)
  • Regular career and performance discussions and a tailored Individual Development Plan
  • Open communication and flexible working environment

Graduate FAQs

  1. What type of graduates does Altium recruit?

    Altium always welcomes applications from candidates who have gained exceptional academic results in both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the following areas:

    • Computer Science
    • Engineering (Software, Electrical or Computer)

    From time to time, as opportunities arise, we are also interested in applicants who have studied the following areas:

    • Marketing
    • Visual Communication and Graphic Design
    • Accounting
    • Human Resources

    Please refer to current opportunities to view any graduate positions for which we are currently recruiting.

    In addition, we are looking for Graduates with the following:

    • The ability to work well in a team environment
    • The initiative and ability to solve problems creatively and innovatively and "think outside the box"
    • A willingness to learn and contribute to the company to the best of their ability
    • The determination and energy to achieve and develop
    • A positive outlook on life
    • An openness to different opinions, views, expertise, backgrounds and cultures
    • The flexibility and resilience to achieve in a dynamic environment
    • Honesty and commitment
  2. What sort of technical skills does Altium seek for Software Development roles?

    Knowledge of the following is desirable:

    • OOP and Windows programming
    • Borland Delphi
    • Borland Pascal 7.0
    • Borland C++ Builder
    • Microsoft Visual C++
    • Windows 95/98/2000/NT

    An academic average of ‘Distinction’ or above is essential to be successful in a Software Development role.

  3. What do Altium's graduate positions involve?

    Altium does not have a defined "graduate program", but rather recruits graduates directly into roles where they can develop expertise in their area of interest.

  4. What sort of Training and Development opportunities does Altium provide its graduates?

    When you first commence employment with Altium, you may be given a mix of formal and "on-the-job" training, depending on your role. After your initial training, development will primarily happen on-the-job as you work alongside more senior members of your team, learning and sharing in their skills and expertise. We aim to develop our graduates on-the-job by providing them with challenges to stretch their skills, but at the same time we ensure there is support from more experienced members of the team.

  5. What opportunities for advancement does Altium offer?

    Altium is proud of the fact that it can offer fulfilling careers to people who wish to climb as high as they can. At Altium advancement is based on merit, not seniority, and as we continue to grow there are excellent opportunities for graduates who prove their talents.

    Unlike many companies, Altium does not limit the careers of their technical people by only offering managerial roles once people reach a certain level. For those who are looking to combine their technical skills with their managerial abilities, Altium also offers a variety of opportunities.

  6. Where would I be working? Are there any opportunities for travel?

    At present, most graduate positions will be located at our Corporate Head Office in Sydney, Australia. However, there are opportunities at other Altium offices. As the business expands and gains a greater presence in overseas markets, there may be possibilities for overseas travel in the future.

  7. How do I apply and when are applications due?

    We do not have a set closing date for graduate applications.

    We welcome applications for software development roles from exceptional graduates all year round.

    If you are interested in a software development role and have a distinction academic average or above, we would like to hear from you.

    Altium recruits other graduates for our Australian offices all year round as opportunities arise. These graduate roles will be advertised on our website and graduates are invited to apply as specific positions become available.

    To apply please send your resume, covering letter and a copy of your academic transcript to:

    People and Performance - Graduate Recruitment
    Altium Limited
    PO Box 6006 Frenchs Forest NSW 1640
    Fax: 02 8986 4440
    E-mail:people.australia@altium.com

  8. What is Altium's graduate selection process?

    The selection process for our graduate positions is quite rigorous as we place great importance on selecting the right individuals for both their functional expertise and their "cultural fit" with the company. The graduate selection process commences with an initial screen of all applicants. Candidates who are successful at this stage of the selection process will then be invited to participate in an interview process, usually consisting of 2 to 3 stages. Applicants for Software Development positions would also be asked to complete a technical problem-solving test.

    All applicants will be advised of the status of their application.

Please refer to employment opportunities to view all graduate positions for which we are currently recruiting.

If you have more questions about Altium’s graduate recruitment intake and requirements please e-mail people.australia@altium.com.