Senior Firmware Development Engineer - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Home office allowance

IT support

Professional development

Conference attendance

Cutting-edge tools

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Firmware Development Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team focused on smart home devices. The role offers the chance to design, implement, and test embedded firmware across multiple products from Soweto, Gauteng.

You will work with RTOS, C/C++, and modern wireless protocols, collaborating with hardware engineers to ensure performance, reliability, and power efficiency. Flexible remote work and strong growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in firmware development for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages, with a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar.
• Familiarity with common microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, ESP32) and development environments.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like SPI, I2C, UART, TCP/IP, and wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and debugging tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for new and existing smart home products using C/C++.
• Implement firmware solutions that meet stringent performance, reliability, and power efficiency requirements.
• Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS) for embedded applications.
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit tests and integration tests to ensure firmware quality.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and hardware interfaces.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex firmware issues across various development and production environments.
• Optimize firmware performance and memory usage for resource-constrained embedded systems.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Research and integrate new technologies and protocols relevant to smart home devices (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of firmware development processes and tools within a remote team structure.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

RTOS experience

Debugging skills

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

ARM Cortex-M

ESP32

Git

GDB

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic technology firm specializing in smart home devices and connectivity solutions, is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Firmware Development Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative products that enhance everyday living. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing embedded firmware for a range of intelligent devices. As a fully remote-first organization, we champion effective virtual collaboration, clear communication channels, and the utilization of advanced tools to ensure project success irrespective of location. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and C/C++ programming, coupled with a passion for creating robust and efficient firmware. If you thrive in a remote setting and are eager to drive firmware innovation from **Soweto, Gauteng**, this role offers immense potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for new and existing smart home products using C/C++.
• Implement firmware solutions that meet stringent performance, reliability, and power efficiency requirements.
• Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS) for embedded applications.
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit tests and integration tests to ensure firmware quality.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and hardware interfaces.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex firmware issues across various development and production environments.
• Optimize firmware performance and memory usage for resource-constrained embedded systems.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Research and integrate new technologies and protocols relevant to smart home devices (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of firmware development processes and tools within a remote team structure.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in firmware development for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages, with a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar.
• Familiarity with common microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, ESP32) and development environments.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like SPI, I2C, UART, TCP/IP, and wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and debugging tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Home office equipment allowance and IT support.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• Access to cutting-edge development tools and technologies.
• Flexible remote working hours to support work-life balance.