Remote Senior Firmware Engineer - Embedded Systems

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 700 000 - 1 100 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Stock options

Remote work stipend

Career growth in a fast-growing start‑

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer for a fully remote role within South Africa. You will design and deploy embedded firmware for next‑gen connected devices, working with hardware, software, and product teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role emphasizes C/C++ development, RTOS, and hardware awareness, with involvement from architecture to deployment in a fast-paced, distributed team.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems.
• Extensive experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar.
• Strong understanding of embedded hardware architectures, peripherals, and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, BLE, Wi-Fi).
• Experience with debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers) and development environments.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Experience with IoT protocols and platforms is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and implement embedded firmware for microcontrollers and embedded systems using C/C++.
• Develop and maintain RTOS and drivers for various hardware platforms.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code with strong coding standards.
• Perform unit and integration testing on firmware for reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define firmware requirements and resolve issues.
• Integrate firmware with cloud platforms and mobile applications.
• Contribute to firmware architecture design and technology selection.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to teammates.
• Develop and maintain firmware documentation and technical specifications.
• Stay current with trends in embedded systems and firmware development.

Conhecimentos

C/C++ programming

RTOS

Embedded systems

Debugging

Remote collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's in a related field

Ferramentas

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

Git

CI/CD

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing technology firm specializing in innovative IoT solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to join their distributed engineering team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will play a key role in the design, development, testing, and deployment of embedded firmware for our next-generation connected devices. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and a passion for creating robust, efficient, and scalable firmware solutions. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers to bring cutting-edge products to market, working entirely remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded firmware for microcontrollers and embedded systems using C/C++.


• Develop and maintain real-time operating systems (RTOS) and drivers for various hardware platforms.


• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to strict coding standards.


• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging of firmware to ensure reliability and performance.


• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define firmware requirements and resolve hardware/software integration issues.


• Work with software teams to integrate firmware with cloud platforms and mobile applications.


• Contribute to the firmware architecture design and technology selection process.


• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.


• Develop and maintain firmware documentation, including technical specifications and user guides.


• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in embedded systems and firmware development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.


• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in embedded firmware development.


• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages for embedded systems.


• Extensive experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar.


• Strong understanding of embedded hardware architectures, peripherals, and communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, USB, BLE, Wi-Fi).


• Experience with debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, logic analyzers) and development environments.


• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote teamwork.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.


• Experience with IoT protocols and platforms is a significant plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous remote work stipend for home office setup and expenses.


• Opportunities for rapid career advancement in a fast-growing startup environment.


• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.


• Access to online learning platforms and professional development resources.


• Annual team retreats and virtual social events.