Firmware Engineer Durban

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

Job summary

A global technology company seeks a Firmware Engineer to work in a Scaled Agile environment, focusing on the development of their Biometrics product line. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, participating in security reviews, and writing maintainable code. Candidates should have strong skills in C/C++, experience in embedded Linux development, and a BSc in Electronic Engineering. The role offers a competitive salary package. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical engineering experience.
• Familiarity with Yocto / Openembedded Linux.
• Experience with QA processes.

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Expert in C/C++

Proficient in developing for embedded Linux

Comfortable working at a hardware driver level

Ability to analyze problems

Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles

Familiarity with cyber security related tools

Proficient in Rust

Education

BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

GNU toolchains

Virtual machines

gdb

cmake

In-circuit emulators

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Role Focus

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 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

R Annually. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.