Biometrics Firmware Engineer - Embedded Linux

Manpowergroup Sa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global security products firm is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Durban, South Africa. In this role, you will develop applications for their Biometrics product line in an embedded Linux environment. Candidates should possess strong C/C++ skills, experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles, and be comfortable with hardware drivers. This position involves collaborating with teams to deliver products successfully. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical engineering experience.
• Comfortable working at a hardware driver level (GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI).
• Ability to analyze a problem and determine the best steps to solve it.
• Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles.
• Experience with Cryptographic Standards.
• Experience with QA processes.
• Familiarity with Yocto / Openembedded Linux.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with other teams to ensure successful delivery of products.
• Participate in security reviews with the team helping to identify problem areas.
• Assist in finding solutions to the identified problems.
• Participate in preparing, reviewing, and completing project documentation.
• Writing good, maintainable code.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Expert in C / C++

Proficient in developing for embedded Linux

Familiarity with cyber security-related tools

Proficient in Rust programming language

Education

BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

In-circuit emulators

GNU toolchains

gdb

cmake

Virtual machines

Job description

A global security products firm is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Durban, South Africa. In this role, you will develop applications for their Biometrics product line in an embedded Linux environment. Candidates should possess strong C/C++ skills, experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles, and be comfortable with hardware drivers. This position involves collaborating with teams to deliver products successfully. Competitive salary offered.