Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Real-Time Linux

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and rewards package

Competitive benefits and annual leave

Inclusive culture

Career development opportunities

Global organization exposure

Job summary

HID Global in Durban, South Africa, is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to develop real-time embedded systems for physical access control and communications drivers. The role requires strong C/C++ programming experience, Embedded Linux, RTOS development, and networking protocol familiarity.

Join a global leader in access control with opportunities to work across Linux/Windows environments, cryptographic functions, and secure firmware updates.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of professional experience in C or C++ programming, preferably with Embedded Linux and microcontroller RTOS development.
• Experience in distributed systems and network-based communication protocols.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Visual Studio and Eclipse development environments.
• Ability to work on complex tasks with minimal technical guidance.
• Excellent problem-solving, design, development, and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance features for real-time embedded system.
• Develop communications protocol drivers for use in our embedded system and third-party products.
• Develop and enhance network communication mechanisms.
• Port existing software to new embedded hardware and software platforms.
• Design and implement software development and test tools.
• Lead reviews, drive architectural decisions, and mentor junior/mid-level engineers.
• Implement and maintain cryptographic functions, secure communications, and secure firmware update mechanisms.

Skills

C / C++ programming

Embedded Linux

RTOS development

Networking protocols

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Eclipse

Job description

HID Global in Durban, South Africa, is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to develop real-time embedded systems for physical access control and communications drivers. The role requires strong C/C++ programming experience, Embedded Linux, RTOS development, and networking protocol familiarity.

Join a global leader in access control with opportunities to work across Linux/Windows environments, cryptographic functions, and secure firmware updates.