Senior Firmware Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading high-tech security company as a Senior Firmware Engineer, focusing on developing innovative Biometrics products in a collaborative, agile environment. You will work on secure software development and contribute to high-performance applications in embedded Linux. This role offers opportunities for flexible working arrangements and values empowerment, innovation, and integrity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical engineering experience.
• Expertise in C / C++, capable of writing performant and maintainable code.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies like Docker.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Participate in security reviews to identify issues.
• Assist in finding solutions to security problems.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

BSc in Electronic Engineering

Tools

C / C++

Embedded Linux

Docker

Git

Job description

An Amazing Career Opportunity for Senior Firmware Engineer

Location : Durban, South Africa

Job ID : 32656

Profile Summary :

At HID, as part of the Physical Access Control Systems business unit, we produce cutting-edge security products. The PACS business is highly visible and one of our most significant portfolios within HID Global. The PACS products include smart cards, mobile access and identifications, software, services, and controllers for physical access control.

You will join as a firmware engineer working with teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus is on developing the Biometrics product line within an embedded Linux environment, implementing secure and high-performance applications.

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, enabling safe transactions, productive work, and free travel.

Headquartered in Austin, TX, HID is a high-tech software company with over 4,000 employees worldwide.

Check us out : www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

HID is an Innovative High-Tech Security Company!

At HID, you will work as part of a team to deliver high-quality features and products. You will be involved in secure software development and contribute to achieving our goals.

Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS)

HID's Physical Access Control Solutions Business Area :

This unit focuses on growing new and existing clients by leveraging the latest card and reader technologies to address security challenges. Other focus areas include authentication, card subsystems, encoding, Biometrics, location services, and all aspects of physical access control infrastructure.

Role & Responsibilities :

1. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful product delivery.
2. Participate in security reviews to identify issues.
3. Assist in finding solutions to security problems.
4. Prepare, review, and complete project documentation.
5. Set up and maintain devops pipelines.
6. Identify and resolve security-related issues.

Desired Skills & Experience :

• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of practical engineering experience.
• Expertise in C / C++, capable of writing performant and maintainable code.
• Proficiency in embedded Linux development.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies like Docker.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine solutions.
• Experience with in-circuit emulators, GNU toolchains, gdb, and cmake.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with distributed embedded systems.
• Familiarity with Git and workflows.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Familiarity with Yocto / Openembedded Linux.
• Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles.
• Knowledge of Cryptographic Standards.
• Experience with QA processes and cybersecurity tools.
• SAFe or Agile experience.
• Experience with gitflow, DevSecOps, Snyk, and Zaproxy.

Why apply?

Empowerment : Work in a flexible, global team environment, enhancing your skills. We value your talents and experiences. If you meet most skills, we encourage you to apply.

Innovation : Embrace challenges and drive change. We support flexible work arrangements, including part-time or job sharing.

Integrity : Be results-oriented, reliable, and authentic. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and accepted.

This role may offer flexible working arrangements.

HID is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.