Embedded Systems Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary bonuses

Health benefits

Fully remote

Dev budget

Innovative tech

Learning culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to join a fully remote team in South Africa. You will design, develop, and test firmware and hardware interfaces for cutting-edge products, focusing on microcontroller-based systems, RTOS, and hardware-software integration.

The role requires 6+ years of embedded experience, strong C/C++ skills, and proficiency with ARM, PIC, and AVR MCUs. You will collaborate with hardware engineers and contribute across the product lifecycle from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of embedded systems development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded applications.
• Experience with RTOS, embedded Linux, and MCU peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug firmware for microcontrollers and embedded systems.
• Develop and integrate hardware and software components for embedded devices.
• Implement real-time operating systems (RTOS) and device drivers.
• Perform system-level testing and validation of embedded solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and requirements.
• Contribute to the full product development lifecycle, from concept to production.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS experience

MCU expertise

Problem solving

Education

BEng/BSc in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

ARM architectures

PIC/AVR MCUs

Embedded Linux

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Embedded Systems Engineer to join their innovative, fully remote team. In this role, you will design, develop, and test embedded software and hardware for cutting-edge products. You will work on challenging projects that require a deep understanding of microcontroller-based systems, real-time operating systems, and hardware-software integration. We offer a fully remote work environment, fostering collaboration and creativity, allowing you to contribute to groundbreaking technological advancements from anywhere in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug firmware for microcontrollers and embedded systems.
• Develop and integrate hardware and software components for embedded devices.
• Implement real-time operating systems (RTOS) and device drivers.
• Perform system-level testing and validation of embedded solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and requirements.
• Contribute to the full product development lifecycle, from concept to production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded applications.
• Experience with various microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM, PIC, AVR).
• Familiarity with embedded Linux, RTOS, and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Fully remote work setup with flexible hours.
• Generous professional development budget for courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful technologies.
• A culture that encourages creativity, autonomy, and continuous learning.