Software Engineer (Embedded)

Thales; Otago; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales ECC in New Zealand is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Embedded Product Development Team. You will participate in design, implementation, validation and deployment of embedded products for major mobile network operators and OEMs, collaborating with global teams to deliver secure, high‑quality solutions.

Requirements include a relevant degree, proficiency in Embedded C and Java, and VB.NET for validation.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Embedded C and Java for development and VB.NET for validation.
• Familiar with continuous integration and continuous delivery practices.
• Experience testing and debugging embedded devices using emulators or simulators.
• Strong teamwork and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and deploy embedded software components for mobile and IoT devices.
• Contribute to the development of next generation operating systems for future devices.
• Collaborate in an agile environment with multiple teams worldwide to build high quality products.
• Support continuous product and development methodology improvements.

Education

Relevant degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, or related fields

Tools

VB.NET

Emulators/ simulators

CI/CD tools

Job description

Thales Engineering Competence Centre (ECC) is a well established R&D and engineering centre serving major customers worldwide in Digital Identity and Security domains ranging from mobile connectivity, IoT, banking & payment to government solutions.

As a Software Engineer in Thales Embedded Product Development Team in ECC, you will participate in the design, implementation, validation and deployment of Embedded Products for major Mobile Network Operators (MNO), and/or OEM customers.

A week in the life of an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Develop, validate and deploy new software components (for example advance software security mechanism and next generation IoT connectivity protocols) for embedded operating systems targeted for mobile and IoT devices, in applications such as mobile payment, digital identity and IoT connectivity
• Participate to the development of next generation operating systems for future devices
• Being in agile development environment to work closely within team and multiple teams around the world to build great products exceeding customer expectations
• Contribute to continuous product and development methodology improvement

Requirements:

• Relevant Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, or related fields
• Proficient in Embedded C/Java for development and VB.NET for validation
• Familiar with continuous integration and continuous delivery practices
• Knowledge in smartcard, embedded software security and/or Javacard is a plus
• Experience in testing and debugging embedded devices using dedicated emulators or simulators
• Team player with good communications and collaborative skills