Senior Embedded Software Engineer

DataTech Recruitment; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 840 000 - 1 140 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and deliver high-performance systems for advanced automation and robotics. This role involves leading engineering teams, developing software in C# and C++, and implementing secure solutions. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience, a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, and familiarity with cloud platforms. The position offers a hybrid working model, medical aid, and occasional travel.

Benefits

Medical aid contribution

Hybrid working model

Occasional travel

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong background in C#, .NET, and C++ development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to system design and technical architecture across embedded and application layers.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance software.

Skills

C# Development

C++ Development

System Design

Agile Methodologies

Mentoring

PostgreSQL

Web APIs

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Matlab

RabbitMQ

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Cape Town.

This is a senior-level engineering role for someone who enjoys solving complex, real-world problems and working close to both hardware and software.

You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering high-performance systems that support advanced automation and robotics products used in demanding environments.

You’ll be part of a growing engineering team supporting international operations, with exposure to modern technologies, large-scale systems, and occasional collaboration with teams in the US and Johannesburg.

Salary: R840,000 – R1,140,000 CTC per year.

Area: Century City, Cape Town.

Type: Hybrid (3 days in office).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to system design and technical architecture across embedded and application layers
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, setting clear technical direction
• Own delivery timelines and ensure high engineering standards are maintained
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance software using C# and .NET
• Build performance-critical components in C++
• Develop and maintain Web APIs for system integration
• Work with AMQP messaging systems such as RabbitMQ
• Design, optimise, and query PostgreSQL databases
• Implement secure authentication and authorization using OAuth
• Contribute to 3D system components, including visualisation or processing pipelines
• Apply cybersecurity best practices across the software stack
• Use Matlab for tasks such as pose estimation or signal-processing work
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, test, and deploy solutions

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
• Strong background in C#, .NET, and C++ development
• Experience working with structured development methodologies (Agile or Waterfall)
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Kubernetes experience is beneficial
• Familiarity with 3D frameworks or libraries such as OpenGL or Unity is an advantage
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure development practices
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style

Benefits:

• Medical aid contribution included
• Hybrid working model
• Occasional international and local travel

If you’re a senior engineer who enjoys technical depth, leadership responsibility, and working on meaningful systems with real-world impact, we’d like to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a short note outlining your availability and interest.