Firmware Engineer

Hid; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security technology company in Durban is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You will work on developing the Biometrics product line in a dynamic embedded Linux environment. The ideal candidate should have a BSc in Electronic Engineering, strong C/C++ skills, and 2+ years of experience in practical engineering. This role offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for learning and growth.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunity for continuous growth

Empowerment within a global team

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.
• 2+ years of practical engineering experience.
• Familiarity with Yocto / Open-Embedded Linux is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Biometrics product line in an embedded Linux environment.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Participate in security reviews and document projects.

Skills

Proficient in C / C++

Strong communication skills in English

Attention to detail

Ability to analyze problems

Experience with distributed embedded systems

Education

BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

GNU toolchains

Git

CMake

In-circuit emulators

Job description

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 would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment.

The primary focus of this role is the development of the Biometrics product line.

You will be working in an embedded Linux environment, implementing secure and performant applications.

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4, worldwide employees.

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 to our customers.

You will be involved in secure software development and have input on how best to achieve our goals.

As an Engineer, you'll support HID's success by : 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.

Work on setting up and maintaining devops pipelines.

Help with identifying and rectifying security related issues.

Your Skills, Experience and Education must include :

Legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Strong communication skills in English.

BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

2+ years of practical engineering.

Proficient in C / C++, able to write performant, maintainable code.

Ability to analyze a problem and determine the best steps to solve it.

Ability to participate in the design process, providing insight and guidance.

Comfortable working with in-circuit emulators, GNU toolchains, gdb and cmake.

Strict attention to detail.

Experience with distributed embedded systems.

Familiarity with Git and Git workflows.

Dedicated to learning and continuous growth.

Able to identify unknowns in task and go through the discovery process.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following :

Familiarity with Yocto / Open-Embedded Linux.

Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles.

Experience Cryptographic Standards.

Experience with QA processes.

Familiarity with cyber security related tools and testing methodologies.

SAFe or Agile experience.

Experience with gitflow.

Development experience in Rust / Golang

Work Requirements Travel and fieldwork including international travel may be required, therefore employees must possess or can acquire valid travel authorization.

Why apply?

Empowerment : You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise.

Innovation : You embrace challenges and want to drive change.

Integrity : You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly.

HID is an Equal Opportunity / Aff