Embedded Software Engineer (Cape Town)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company based in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining software for real-time tracking systems, supporting hardware integration, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Electronics Engineering or Computer Science and have substantial experience in embedded software development with skills in C, C++, and Python.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in embedded software development needed.
• Experience with peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB).
• Comfortable with memory types (EEPROM, FLASH, SD card, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded software for real-time tracking systems.
• Support hardware integration and field testing.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

RTOS

Bare-metal development

Python scripting

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

STM32

GCC

Makefiles

JTAG

GDB

Version control (GIT)

Job description

• Location: Cape Town

• Work Model: Hybrid

• Salary:R1 million - R1.6 million PA

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded software for real-time tracking systems

• Support hardware integration and field testing

• Write clean, reliable, and well-documented code

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or Computer Science

• 3+ years in embedded software development

• Proficiency in Embedded C, C++, RTOS, bare-metal development

• Experience with STM32 or other ARM microcontrollers

• Familiarity with Makefiles, GCC, cross-compilation, unit testing

• Experience with peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB)

• Comfortable with memory types (EEPROM, FLASH, SD card, etc.)

• Python scripting for automation or data handling

Nice to Have

• JTAG, GDB, GPIO debugging tools, oscilloscopes, digital analyzers

• Linux and bash scripting

• Networking protocols (TCP/IP, OSI model)

• RF transceiver experience (ISM, Bluetooth, WiFi, UWB)

• Version control (GIT)

Personal Traits

• Hands-on, adaptable, and detail-oriented

• Strong communication skills

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, start-up setting

Reporting Line

• Reports to: Embedded Software Manager

• Works with: Embedded Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Backend Developers