Senior Software Engineer

Tait Communications; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Onsite parking

Gym facilities

Job summary

Tait Communications in Christchurch seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join our Terminals Team. You’ll develop embedded firmware for mission-critical radio products, with emphasis on Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi integration and platform-level software.

You will collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams in an agile environment to deliver robust, secure wireless solutions used in challenging field environments worldwide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering embedded firmware for commercial products.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills and RTOS experience.
• Hands-on Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi integration and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of wireless communication principles.
• Good debugging, problem solving and software design abilities.
• Experience working across platform and application layers in agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for mobile and portable radio products.
• Develop and support Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi solutions, including integration and optimization.
• Contribute to platform software, connectivity frameworks and firmware components.
• Investigate and resolve complex system and connectivity issues across the stack.
• Support integration of wireless tech, audio systems, and peripherals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features and enhancements.
• Drive continuous improvement in software quality and development practices.
• Contribute to future directions of wireless connectivity within products.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded firmware

RTOS

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Wireless systems

Debugging

Agile development

Cross-functional

Communication

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 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.

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Ō pūkenga - About You

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 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.