Software Engineer

Stonebridge HR Solutions; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known technology company in Stellenbosch is seeking a talented Software Engineer to develop consumer radar products. The role involves creating embedded software in C and C++, algorithm development in MATLAB, and collaborating with an international team. Candidates should have a BEng in Electronic Engineering and relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to work on advanced technologies with a focus on high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Up to 4+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Experience in signal processing and algorithm development.
• Familiarity with electronic testing equipment and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Join a radar software team in an international product group.
• Develop and fine-tune algorithms in MATLAB.
• Implement algorithms in embedded C and C++.
• Contribute to software design and architecture.

Skills

Problem solving with high-quality code

Proficiency in C or C++

Collaboration and communication skills

Ability to learn and self-start

Education

BEng in Electronic Engineering or similar

Tools

MATLAB

Git

Job description

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer for a well known company based in the Stellenbosch area to provide software development for consumer radar products.

Requirements

• BEng in Electronic Engineering or similar
• Graduate or up to 4+ years Software Engineering experience

Essential Skills

• Ability to solve programming problems with high-quality code
• Proficiency writing software in C or C++
• Eagerness to learn and ability to self-start
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, to operate successfully within a local and international development team
• Ability to work productively under the guidance of a manager or mentor

Advantageous skills and knowledge

• Signal processing and algorithm development for CW and FMCW radars
• Programming and data visualisation and analysis using MATLAB
• Electronic / embedded hardware design
• Electronic testing using equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers
• Communications protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN, and the ability to test and debug these using tools such as logic analysers
• ARM microcontrollers from ST, Nordic, Texas Instruments and NXP
• Programming in C# or Python
• Version control tools (e.g. Git)
• Agile (Scrum) software development methodology
• Unit testing and Test Driven Development, using frameworks such as Google Test (gtest)

Responsibilities: You will:

• Join a local radar software team that is part of an international multi-disciplinary product team
• Amaze the users of our radar products by developing and fine-tuning algorithms in a MATLAB environment
• Bring the magic into the real world by implementing algorithms in embedded C and C++
• Make our products a joy to use by creating embedded software than runs smoothly and reliably in C and C++
• Lay the foundation for a successful product by contributing to software requirements, architecture and detailed design
• Solve problems by applying sound techniques to identify the root cause and provide a reliable solution
• Help the team maintain a high standard of excellence in the team by participating in peer reviews of software designs, algorithms and source code

You may also:

• Participate in software release testing and hardware / software integration testing
• Contribute to PC tools development using C# and Python
• Take part in exploration into new technologies
• Travel to Garmin's offices in the USA, Canada and Taiwan

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.