Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional development & mentorship

Company-sponsored training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join a fully remote development team. Lead design, development, and integration of embedded firmware and hardware interfaces, driving end-to-end solutions across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in embedded systems with strong C/C++, RTOS experience, and deep knowledge of microcontrollers and peripherals. This role offers a remote-first environment with opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded applications.
• In-depth knowledge of microcontroller architectures, peripherals, and memory management.
• Experience with RTOS and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces and protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded firmware and software for new hardware platforms.
• Define system architecture for embedded solutions, considering performance, power, and cost constraints.
• Integrate hardware and software components, ensuring seamless system operation.
• Develop and maintain low-level drivers and RTOS.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across hardware and software aspects.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders in a remote setting.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Embedded systems design

RTOS debugging

System-level problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

RTOS debugging tools

SPI

I2C

UART

USB

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join their cutting-edge, fully remote development team. This role is central to designing, developing, and implementing complex embedded software and hardware solutions that power innovative products. You will play a critical role in the entire product lifecycle, from conceptualization and architecture design to final testing and deployment. If you are a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems, and you thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded firmware and software for new hardware platforms.
• Define system architecture for embedded solutions, considering performance, power, and cost constraints.
• Integrate hardware and software components, ensuring seamless system operation.
• Develop and maintain low-level drivers and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across both hardware and software aspects of embedded systems.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded applications.
• In-depth knowledge of microcontroller architectures, peripherals, and memory management.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces and protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, USB).

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for significant technical leadership and mentorship.
• Company-sponsored training and professional development programs.
• Work on exciting, next-generation technologies in a collaborative culture.