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·5 min read·By Issy Hardwick

What the SDR role at Soul Machines actually looks like in 2026: salary range, day-to-day work, the interview process, and how to apply. Sourced from the QuotaClub salary calculator and Australian and New Zealand SaaS hiring data.

HQ

Australian

Work model

Hybrid

AU/NZ cities

Auckland

What Soul Machines does

Auckland-founded AI 'digital people' SaaS. Smaller team but cutting-edge product; SDR openings on cycles.

The SDR opportunity at Soul Machines

SDR work at Soul Machines blends inbound qualification and outbound prospecting in the proportions typical of an Australian SaaS HQ. Day to day, that means triaging inbound leads in the morning, two cold-call blocks across the day, and 1 to 3 discovery calls scheduled around them.

Quota structures at Soul Machines typically follow the Australian SDR norm: meeting-based targets of 8 to 12 qualified meetings per month, with accelerators above 100% attainment. Promotion to Account Executive typically lands in the 18 to 24 month window for consistent performers.

What you’ll earn as an SDR at Soul Machines

Soul Machines compensation tracks the standard Australian SaaS SDR bands in 2026. Specific offers vary by team, segment, and experience, but the underlying ranges are consistent across A$100M+ revenue ANZ SaaS companies:

  • Junior SDR: A$66,500 base, A$90,000 to A$100,000 OTE
  • SDR (standard): A$75,000 base, A$100,000 to A$115,000 OTE
  • Senior SDR: A$86,000 base, A$115,000 to A$130,000 OTE

Top performers consistently above quota typically earn 15% to 20% beyond the published range high through accelerator tiers. For the full breakdown of how Australian SDR commission works, see how SDR commission actually works in Australia. For the broader salary context, see the full SDR salary breakdown.

Where Soul Machines hires SDRs

Soul Machines hires SDRs in Auckland. Most roles are posted as hybrid (typically 2 to 3 days in office).

How to apply for an SDR role at Soul Machines

The official Soul Machines careers page is the canonical place to find current openings:

View Soul Machines careers

For the full path from application to signed offer (resume, LinkedIn, mock cold call, negotiation), see how to get into tech sales in Australia. For the questions you’ll be asked at every interview round, see the SDR interview questions guide.

Common questions

Does Soul Machines hire SDRs in Australia in 2026?

Yes. Soul Machines actively hires SDRs in Auckland in 2026. Roles are typically posted as hybrid (2 to 3 days in office). Check the careers page for current openings, then apply through the standard SDR application process covered in the QuotaClub tech-sales path guide.

What does an SDR earn at Soul Machines?

Soul Machines SDR compensation tracks the standard Australian SaaS bands in 2026: A$75,000 base and A$100,000 to A$115,000 OTE at the standard SDR level. Junior SDR roles run A$66,500 base and A$90,000 to A$100,000 OTE. Senior SDR roles run A$86,000 base and A$115,000 to A$130,000 OTE. Top performers consistently above quota earn 15% to 20% beyond the published range high through accelerator tiers.

What's the SDR-to-AE promotion timeline at Soul Machines?

Most Australian SaaS SDRs promote to Account Executive within 18 to 24 months, and Soul Machines tracks that pattern. Faster timelines (12 to 15 months) are common for top performers; slower timelines (24 to 36 months) are typical at later-stage and enterprise SaaS where formal levelling is stricter. AE OTEs in Australia typically run A$180,000 to A$250,000 in years one and two of the closing seat.

Does Soul Machines require a degree for SDR roles?

A bachelor's degree is rarely a hard requirement for SDR roles at Australian SaaS companies in 2026, including at Soul Machines. Hiring managers prioritise drive, coachability, and customer-facing experience over educational credentials. Most AU SDRs hired in 2024 to 2026 came from hospitality, retail, recruitment, and teaching backgrounds with or without a tertiary qualification.

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Isobel Hardwick, founder of QuotaClub

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Isobel Hardwick

Current top-performing SDR at one of APAC’s fastest-growing SaaS companies. Hits between 177% and 344% of target every quarter. Works 1:1 with career-changers until they land their first SDR role.

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