Senior Software Engineer

Tait International Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Free onsite parking

Gym

Café

Long service benefits

Social club

Job summary

Tait Communications in Christchurch is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Terminals Team. You will design, develop and maintain embedded firmware for mobile and portable radio products, focusing on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and platform software.

You will collaborate across cross‑functional teams in an agile environment, debug complex wireless systems, and contribute to high‑performance, secure software used by emergency services and utilities worldwide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing embedded firmware for commercial products.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ with embedded and real-time OS experience.
• Hands on experience with Bluetooth and/or Wi‑Fi technologies, including integration and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of wireless principles, network concepts and embedded system architecture.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving and software design skills.
• Experience across multiple layers from platform‑level code to application functionality.
• Able to collaborate effectively in an agile, cross‑functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for mobile and portable radio products.
• Develop and support Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi solutions, including integration, performance optimisation and feature enhancements.
• Contribute to the design and evolution of platform software, connectivity frameworks, and core firmware components.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system and connectivity issues across the software stack.
• Support the integration of wireless technologies, audio systems, and peripheral interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver new features and product enhancements.
• Drive continuous improvement in software quality, development practices, and technical processes.
• Contribute to the future direction of wireless connectivity capabilities within our products.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

Bluetooth

Wi‑Fi

RTOS

Debugging

Cross‑functional collaboration

Tools

Bluetooth stack

Embedded software tools

Wireless development tools

Job description

We Go Beyond for A Safer World Te Tūranga - The Role We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Terminals Team, a collaborative group of around 30 software developers and testers responsible for the software that powers our mission-critical radio solutions. Our products are trusted by emergency services, utilities, and enterprise organisations around the world, helping people stay connected when communication matters most. This role is ideal for an experienced embedded software engineer with a passion for wireless technologies, particularly Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi and a desire to solve complex technical challenges. You’ll play a key role in the development and enhancement of the connectivity platform that underpins our next generation of mobile and portable radio products. Working across all levels of our embedded firmware, with a platform-centric focus, you'll contribute to the delivery and maintenance of robust, secure, and high-performing wireless solutions. From Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi integration through to development of value‑add features, you'll have a direct impact on products relied upon in some of the most demanding environments. You'll join a highly experienced team that values collaboration, technical excellence, and developing innovative solutions that keep critical communications connected.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for mobile and portable radio products.
• Develop and support Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi solutions, including integration, performance optimisation and feature enhancements.
• Contribute to the design and evolution of platform software, connectivity frameworks, and core firmware components.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system and connectivity issues across the software stack.
• Support the integration of wireless technologies, audio systems, and peripheral interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver new features and product enhancements.
• Drive continuous improvement in software quality, development practices, and technical processes.
• Contribute to the future direction of wireless connectivity capabilities within our products.

About You

You'll be an experienced embedded software engineer who enjoys solving technical problems and developing high-quality products. You bring a strong foundation in embedded development, coupled with hands‑on experience in wireless communication technologies and a passion for building reliable, real‑world solutions.

You will bring:

• Proven experience developing embedded firmware for commercial products.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ Experience developing software for embedded and real-time operating systems.
• Hands on experience with Bluetooth and/or Wi‑Fi Technologies, including protocol integration, connectivity troubleshooting, and performance optimisation.
• A solid understanding of wireless communication principles, network concepts and embedded system architecture.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving and software design skills.
• Experience working across multiple layers of a software architecture, from platform‑level code through to application functionality.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams in an agile development environment.
• Exposure to radio communications systems, device drivers, or hardware‑near software development would be an advantage.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Ngā painga - What’s in it for you?

• We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers.
• We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together.
• We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.
• We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year.
• We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.
• We recognise your commitment through long service benefits.
• We balance work with fun through our active social club!

About Us

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe. Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Tait Communications is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We are encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.