Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Flexible hours

Remote work in SA

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will design, develop, and implement embedded software and hardware solutions for next-generation devices, collaborating with hardware engineers to ensure robust HW-SW integration.

The role requires hands-on experience with ARM and PIC platforms, RTOS, and strong debugging skills. You will work in a remote, agile environment, delivering high-quality results and driving the technical roadmap.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded environments.
• Experience with RTOS concepts and implementation.
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Proven ability to work effectively and deliver results in a fully remote capacity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug embedded software for various microcontroller platforms (ARM, PIC, etc.).
• Develop and maintain real-time operating systems (RTOS) for embedded applications.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Implement communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) and low-level drivers.
• Conduct thorough system testing and validation, including unit testing and integration testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in both hardware and software components in a remote setting.

Skills

C/C++ (embedded)

RTOS concepts

Embedded systems

Hardware debugging

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join their innovative product development team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge projects from anywhere in South Africa. You will be instrumental in the design, development, and implementation of embedded software and hardware solutions for next-generation devices. This role requires a deep understanding of microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, and hardware-software integration. Working within a collaborative and agile virtual environment, you will tackle complex challenges and drive the technological roadmap of our client's diverse product portfolio, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement across the remote team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug embedded software for various microcontroller platforms (ARM, PIC, etc.).
• Develop and maintain real-time operating systems (RTOS) for embedded applications.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Implement communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) and low-level drivers.
• Conduct thorough system testing and validation, including unit testing and integration testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in both hardware and software components in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded environments.
• Experience with RTOS concepts and implementation.
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Proven ability to work effectively and deliver results in a fully remote capacity.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous allocation for professional development and training.
• Flexible work hours and the ability to work from anywhere in South Africa.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and challenging embedded systems projects.
• Engaging and supportive virtual team environment dedicated to mutual success.