Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development allowance

Challenging embedded projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join a fully remote development team. You will design, develop, and test embedded hardware and software, shaping architectures for next-generation products.

The role emphasizes real-time systems, power efficiency, and robust testing in a distributed environment. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience in embedded C/C++, ARM Cortex-M, and RTOS, with strong hardware interaction and debugging skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming and low-level hardware interaction.
• Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M) and RTOS.
• Experience with debugging tools, JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fully remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded firmware and software for microcontrollers and embedded processors.
• Architect and implement robust real-time embedded systems with focus on performance and power efficiency.
• Develop and execute unit tests and integration tests for embedded software components.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and debug interfaces.
• Participate in code reviews, ensure coding standards and security principles.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues in embedded systems in a remote setting.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

ARM Cortex-M

Debugging tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Hardware interaction

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

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 pivotal role involves the design, development, and testing of complex embedded hardware and software solutions for innovative products. You will be instrumental in shaping the architecture of new systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring the reliability of our client's next-generation offerings. The ideal candidate is a passionate engineer with a deep understanding of embedded C/C++, microcontroller architectures, and real-time operating systems, thriving in a collaborative virtual environment to solve challenging technical problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded firmware and software using C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded processors.
• Architect and implement robust, real-time embedded systems, focusing on performance, power efficiency, and reliability.
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit tests and integration tests for embedded software components.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to define system requirements, debug hardware/software interfaces, and bring new products to market.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security principles.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in embedded systems, providing expert support throughout the product lifecycle in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming and low-level hardware interaction.
• Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with debugging tools, JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing ultimate flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous allowance for professional development, training, and conferences.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative embedded systems projects.
• A culture that fosters continuous learning, innovation, and employee empowerment in the Nelspruit vicinity and remotely.