Senior Software Developer

Salix Recruitment; Stellenbosch; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Salix Recruitment seeks a Senior Software Developer specializing in signal processing to join a pioneering engineering team in Stellenbosch. You will craft high-performance algorithms for radar and sensing solutions, bridging mathematics and software with hardware integration.

The role focuses on designing, implementing and optimising complex DSP software, while collaborating across hardware, firmware and software domains to deliver low-latency, scalable systems.

Competenze

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Applied Mathematics is required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering and/or signal processing.
• Advanced proficiency in C and strong programming/simulation capabilities in Python and MATLAB.
• Strong memory management and system-level optimisation knowledge; TCP/UDP/network programming.
• Experience with modern source control systems (e.g., Git).
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Design, develop and optimise high-performance signal processing software.
• Develop complex algorithms and translate advanced mathematical models into production-ready software.
• Build and optimise low-latency TCP/UDP communication and network protocols.
• Integrate software across hardware, firmware and software systems.
• Optimise memory management and system-level performance for high-throughput applications.
• Develop and maintain clean, scalable, collaborative code using modern version control.
• Take ownership of projects from concept through to successful implementation.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve challenging technical problems.

Conoscenze

C Programming

Signal Processing

Digital Signal Processing

Python

MATLAB

Advanced Mathematics

Algorithm Development

Memory Management

High-Performance Computing

TCP/IP / Network Programming

System Integration

NVIDIA CUDA / Parallel Computing

Radar Signal Processing

Systems-Level Software Development

Problem Solving

Technical Leadership

Collaboration

Adaptability

Formazione

Matric (Grade 12)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Applied Mathematics

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Strumenti

MATLAB

Python

C

NVIDIA CUDA

Git

CUDA

Descrizione del lavoro

Shape the technology behind next-generation radar and sensing systems.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Software Developer specialising in Signal Processing to join a highly specialised engineering environment in Stellenbosch.

This is an opportunity for a software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems at the intersection of mathematics, software engineering, signal processing and high-performance computing.

You will be responsible for developing sophisticated algorithms and performance-critical software that directly influences the capability, accuracy and efficiency of advanced radar and sensing solutions.

This is more than a traditional software development role. You’ll be working on complex, high-performance technology where mathematics, algorithms and software come together to solve real-world engineering challenges.

If you thrive on technically challenging problems, enjoy working close to the hardware and want your software to have a direct impact on sophisticated sensing and radar capabilities, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Duties:

• Design, develop and optimise high-performance signal processing software
• Develop complex algorithms and translate advanced mathematical models into production-ready software
• Build and optimise low-latency TCP/UDP communication and network protocols
• Integrate software across hardware, firmware and software systems
• Optimise memory management and system-level performance for high-throughput applications
• Develop and maintain clean, scalable and collaborative code using modern version control
• Take ownership of projects from concept through to successful implementation
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve challenging technical problems

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Applied Mathematics

Experience:

• 5+ years’ relevant experience in software engineering and/or signal processing
• Advanced proficiency in C
• Strong programming and simulation capabilities in Python and MATLAB
• Strong understanding of memory management and system-level optimisation
• Strong knowledge of TCP/UDP and network programming
• Experience with modern source control systems
• Exceptional mathematical and analytical ability, particularly within digital signal processing
• Highly advantageous
• NVIDIA CUDA / parallel computing experience
• Previous experience in radar signal processing
• Experience with complex system integration
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field

Skills & Competencies:

• C Programming
• Signal Processing
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• Python & MATLAB
• Advanced Mathematics
• Algorithm Development & Optimisation
• Memory Management
• High-Performance Computing
• TCP/IP, TCP/UDP & Network Programming
• System Integration
• NVIDIA CUDA / Parallel Computing
• Radar Signal Processing
• Systems-Level Software Development
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Project Ownership & Technical Leadership
• Collaboration & Adaptability

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.