Firmware/Embedded Software Engineer

Reference

Pta003943-EP-3

Job Title

Embedded Software Engineer

Location

Centurion

Overview

Embedded Software Engineer vacancy in Centurion to be part of the R&D team. This mid-level role requires solid working experience and the ability to hit the ground running. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering required with at least 5 years experience in embedded software development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years in embedded software development
• Strong proficiency in C, particularly bare-metal embedded programming
• Thorough understanding of microcontrollers, digital/analogue circuits, and low-level hardware interaction
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and concepts
• Experience with hierarchical state machines
• Proficient with 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers
• Experience with unit and system testing

Tools & Platforms

• Embedded IDEs: STM32CubeIDE, MPLAB, or similar
• Communication protocols: SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet
• Debugging tools: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers
• PCB design software: Altium Designer (to support hardware collaboration)
• Version control: Git
• Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize firmware for 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers and embedded platforms (MIPS, ARM, STM32)
• Implement and manage RTOS or bare-metal solutions
• Design and maintain device drivers and middleware for communication interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet)
• Conduct integration testing and qualification of firmware with hardware systems
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers for seamless firmware-hardware integration
• Write technical documentation including firmware specifications, test descriptions, interface definitions, user manuals, and integration guides
• Contribute to process improvements through automation and coding standards

Application

Apply via www.edrecruiters.co.za or submit your CV to cv@edrecruiters.co.za (#3943)

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