Firmware Engineer

Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global security products firm is looking for a Firmware Engineer to develop their Biometrics product line. You will work in an embedded Linux environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure applications. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in C/C++, experience with secure software development, and at least 3 years of engineering experience. Join a dynamic, innovative team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical engineering experience.
• Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles.
• Experience with Cryptographic Standards.

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Expert in C / C++

Proficient in developing for embedded Linux

Proficient in Rust programming language

Familiarity with cyber security related tools

Education

BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

GNU toolchains

gdb

cmake

in-circuit emulators

virtual machines

Job description

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