Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a pioneering, fully remote team. You will lead firmware development for embedded systems, drive software architecture decisions, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions across products.

You will collaborate with hardware engineers, optimize memory and power usage, implement RTOS-based drivers, and perform thorough testing and code reviews. The role offers flexible hours and a strong remote culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, EE, or related field.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong C/C++ proficiency for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement firmware for embedded systems using C/C++.
• Define software architecture and specifications for embedded projects.
• Develop RTOS, device drivers, and real-time software.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, and unit testing.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software.
• Optimize memory, power usage, and performance.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

RTOS concepts

ARM Cortex-M

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

JTAG debuggers

GDB

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their pioneering, fully remote team, ideally located near Mahikeng . This is a key role in developing firmware and software for embedded systems that power next-generation technologies. You will lead software architecture design, drive implementation, and ensure the quality and performance of embedded solutions. Working collaboratively in a virtual environment, you will play an integral part in shaping innovative products and contributing to a culture that thrives on technical expertise, agility, and remote collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust firmware for embedded systems using C/C++.
• Define software architecture and technical specifications for embedded projects.
• Develop and maintain real-time operating systems (RTOS) and device drivers.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, and unit testing to ensure high-quality software.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with embedded systems.
• Optimize software performance, memory usage, and power consumption.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M) and embedded Linux.
• Familiarity with RTOS concepts and development tools (e.g., JTAG debuggers).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and potential bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including advanced training.
• A collaborative and innovative remote team culture.