Junior Software Engineer - Hardware-Software Hybrid

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client in Johannesburg invites an enthusiastic Electronic Engineering/Computer Science hybrid candidate to join our forward‑thinking R&D team. You will design, test, and improve both software and hardware solutions while gaining hands‑on experience across disciplines.

You will work with senior engineers, document technical work, and learn new technologies in a collaborative, high‑performance environment that values curiosity and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, or a combination of Computer Science and Engineering.
• Exposure to C or C++ programming.
• Basic experience working with Linux-based systems.
• Understanding of system-level development and hardware/software integration.
• Familiarity with databases and web-based technologies is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical diagrams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in general computer applications and documentation tools.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a technical environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and enhancing software-driven electrical engineering solutions.
• Support the design, troubleshooting, and optimisation of engineering systems and applications.
• Contribute to system design and architecture within development projects.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with hardware and software teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation to support solutions.
• Provide technical assistance and resolve engineering‑related issues as they arise.
• Continuously build knowledge by researching and applying new technologies.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux basics

System-level development

Team collaboration

Documentation

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Schematic interpretation

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

ATS Client in Johannesburg invites an enthusiastic Electronic Engineering/Computer Science hybrid candidate to join our forward‑thinking R&D team. You will design, test, and improve both software and hardware solutions while gaining hands‑on experience across disciplines.

You will work with senior engineers, document technical work, and learn new technologies in a collaborative, high‑performance environment that values curiosity and problem solving.