Firmware Engineer

Manpowergroup Sa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global security products firm is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Durban, South Africa. In this role, you will develop applications for their Biometrics product line in an embedded Linux environment. Candidates should possess strong C/C++ skills, experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles, and be comfortable with hardware drivers. This position involves collaborating with teams to deliver products successfully. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical engineering experience.
• Comfortable working at a hardware driver level (GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI).
• Ability to analyze a problem and determine the best steps to solve it.
• Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles.
• Experience with Cryptographic Standards.
• Experience with QA processes.
• Familiarity with Yocto / Openembedded Linux.

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

Familiarity with cyber security-related tools

Proficient in Rust programming language

Education

BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

In-circuit emulators

GNU toolchains

gdb

cmake

Virtual machines

Job description

Reference : CPT -AK-1 Our global client who produces 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 the development of the Biometrics product line.

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

Duties & 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 experience.

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 with 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.

Package & Remuneration

Package & Remuneration R - R - Annually #J-

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.