Firmware Engineer

University of Fort Hare; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. In this role, you will focus on developing secure applications for the Biometrics product line in an embedded Linux environment. Ideal candidates should have a BSc in Electronic Engineering and 3+ years of experience in firmware development, proficiency in C/C++, and strong communication skills. Knowledge of security in software development is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical engineering experience required.
• Expert in C/C++ and proficient in Rust.
• Familiarity with cyber security tools and methodologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Participate in security reviews and documentation.
• Write maintainable and secure code.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux Development

Communication Skills

Rust Programming

Education

BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

GNU Toolchains

gdb

cmake

Virtual Machines

Job description

Overview

Annually Cost To Company (Market related).

Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. 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 development of the Biometrics product line. You will be working in an embedded Linux environment, implementing secure and performant applications.

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.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills in English (they work with a lot of people outside of South Africa)
• BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of practical engineering
• Expert in C/C++
• Proficient in developing for embedded Linux
• Comfortable working at a hardware driver level (GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI)
• Ability to analyze a problem and determine the best steps to solve it. Comfortable working with in-circuit emulators, GNU toolchains, gdb and cmake
• Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles
• Experience Cryptographic Standards
• Proficient in Rust programming language
• Experience with QA processes
• Experience setting up and utilizing virtual machines
• Familiarity with cyber security related tools and testing methodologies
• Familiarity with Yocto/Openembedded Linux

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted