Firmware Engineer Associate

ASSA ABLOY Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global security solutions provider is seeking a skilled engineer to join their Durban team. The role focuses on collaborating with teams to deliver products, writing maintainable C/C++ code, and participating in security reviews. Ideal candidates have a BSc in Electronic Engineering, over 5 years of experience, and proficiency in embedded Linux and virtualization technologies. Preference will be given to those familiar with secure software development life cycles and DevSecOps tools. This position also offers opportunities for learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical engineering experience.
• Expert in writing performant and maintainable C/C++ code.
• Familiar with virtualization technologies like Docker.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to ensure product delivery.
• Assist in security reviews and problem identification.
• Write and maintain devops pipelines.

Skills

Communication skills in English

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

C/C++ programming

Embedded Linux

Docker

Git

GNU toolchains

Job description

Job Location : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Application Deadline : March 31, 2026

Role & 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.
• Work on setting up and maintaining devops pipelines.
• Help with identifying and rectifying security related issues.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of practical engineering.
• Expert in C/C++, not just able to write code, but able to write performant, maintainable code.
• Proficient in developing within an embedded Linux environment.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as docker.
• 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.
• Capable of taking a task assigned to you and demonstrating steady progress, realizing when you are going to be blocked and reaching out early.
• Able to identify unknowns in assigned tasks and go through the discovery process.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Familiarity with Yocto/Openembedded Linux will be a big benefit.
• 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.
• Experience with DevSecOps and tools like Snyk and Zaproxy