Embedded Software Engineer

Gallagher Security; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

KiwiSaver + life & disability保险

Mentorship & professional development

Team-building events

Job summary

Gallagher Security is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer in Hamilton, New Zealand. You will design, develop and support embedded software close to hardware, using C/C++ on ARM-based systems within an agile team.

You will work with hardware engineers, contribute to requirements and documentation, and help ensure secure, robust software with modern CI/testing practices. Hybrid office presence is typical.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of commercial software development experience.
• Strong Embedded C/C++ development skills.
• Knowledge of digital electronics, microprocessors and embedded systems.
• Experience with debugging tools, version control systems and modern development environments.
• Experience with automated testing and software quality practices.
• Understanding of multi-threaded and asynchronous applications.
• Exposure to board bring-up, driver development or embedded Linux environments.
• Python and/or Ruby experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively within an agile, cross-functional team.
• Exposure to cryptography, embedded security concepts or Zephyr OS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software components and features.
• Collaborating with hardware engineers on board bring-up, debugging and software integration.
• Contributing to requirements, solution design and technical documentation.
• Analysing software performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting existing products through troubleshooting and technical problem solving.
• Participating in code reviews, automated testing and quality improvement initiatives.
• Estimating work, managing priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes within agile teams.
• Continuously developing your technical capability and contributing to engineering best practice.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python

Ruby

Agile teamwork

Cryptography awareness

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience

Tools

Debugging tools

Version control systems

CI pipelines

Job description

About Gallagher

Our purpose at Gallagher is 'Protect what matters most' and we live it every day, whether that's protecting the world's highest security environments or agricultural businesses, we care deeply about our people, their families, and our wider communities.

Gallagher Security is on a mission to unlock more value for our customers through the power of our people and solutions - and right now is a pivotal moment in our evolution. We're scaling with intent, driving an incredible growth trajectory with innovation and customer impact at the heart of everything we do. With operations across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, the USA, Canada, and Europe and exports to over 140 countries we're building globally focused career pathways right here in New Zealand.

As we expand our Hamilton-based teams, this is your chance to be part of a true Kiwi tech success story making a global impact. If you're driven by passion and purpose to protect what matters most, come help shape the future of what's possible with us.

About The Opportunity

Join Gallagher as an Embedded Software Engineer and help power our world-class security solutions. Working in an agile product team, you'll design, develop, test and support embedded software, collaborating with hardware engineers, architects and product teams to solve complex challenges and deliver technology trusted by customers worldwide.

What You'll Be Working With

You'll be working close to the hardware: embedded Linux and RTOS platforms on ARM-based silicon, board bring-up and debugging alongside our electronics engineers, and modern C++ in a codebase supported by robust CI pipelines and automated testing.

Because security is the product, not a feature bolted on, secure boot, hardware-backed key storage, and cryptography are part of the design conversation from day one. These products have long lifecycles, with devices shipped today expected to remain reliable and trustworthy in the field for a decade or more. This shapes how we think about quality, upgradability, and technical debt.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software components and features
• Collaborating with hardware engineers on board bring-up, debugging and software integration
• Contributing to requirements, solution design and technical documentation
• Analysing software performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Supporting existing products through troubleshooting and technical problem solving
• Participating in code reviews, automated testing and quality improvement initiatives
• Estimating work, managing priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes within agile teams
• Continuously developing your technical capability and contributing to engineering best practice

About You

You're a practical problem-solver who thrives on working close to the hardware and developing robust embedded solutions. You bring a collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and a continuous improvement mindset to everything you do.

You'll Also Bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience
• At least 3 years' commercial software development experience
• Strong Embedded C/C++ development skills
• Knowledge of digital electronics, microprocessors and embedded systems
• Experience with debugging tools, version control systems and modern development environments
• Experience with automated testing and software quality practices
• Understanding of multi-threaded and asynchronous applications
• Exposure to board bring-up, driver development or embedded Linux environments
• Python and/or Ruby experience would be advantageous
• The ability to work effectively within an agile, cross-functional team
• Exposure to cryptography, embedded security concepts or Zephyr OS is a plus

Working at Gallagher

You’ll be part of a global, future-focused organisation where creativity and innovation are valued and supported. Working in an environment driven by collaboration, innovation, passion, craftsmanship and mutual respect, you’ll help achieve our team purpose to translate vision into exceptional creations.

We Also Offer

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Hybrid flexibility (typically 3 days in the office a week, with additional onsite days required depending on work demands)
• KiwiSaver on-top and Life and Disability insurance
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• A supportive team culture with team-building events, creative inspiration trips and a fun environment