Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Durban

SUMMARY:
Build the brains behind next-generation technology. An exciting opportunity is available with a leading engineering-driven organisation based in Durban. We’re looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who is passionate about low-level development, secure systems, and bringing innovative products to life.

POSITION INFO:

If you thrive in a hands-on environment where you can design, develop, and optimise embedded solutions across multiple projects—this role is for you.

🚀 What You’ll Be Doing

As a senior member of the team, you’ll play a key role in both new product development and ongoing product enhancement, including:

• Designing and developing robust embedded software solutions
• Implementing secure embedded systems, including cryptography, secure communication, and secure boot
• Defining and contributing to embedded software architecture and design
• Managing and maintaining codebases using modern DevOps practices and version control tools
• Working across multiple MCU platforms and development environments
• Debugging and optimising systems using hardware tools such as JTAG, SWD, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes
• Supporting both greenfield development and product maintenance initiatives

🎯 What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a technically strong engineer with a passion for embedded systems and problem-solving:

Core Requirements

• BEng or BSc in Electronics, Embedded Systems, or similar
• 5+ years’ experience in embedded software development
• Strong proficiency in Embedded C/C++
• Solid experience with embedded security (crypto, secure comms, secure boot)
• Strong understanding of embedded software architecture and design
• Experience with Git-based source control (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps)
• Hands-on experience with multiple MCU platforms (e.g. STM, Renesas)
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols (MQTT, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, etc.)
• Experience with embedded debugging tools and techniques

⭐ Nice to Have

• Understanding of RF systems and protocols
• Hardware design and PCB layout exposure
• Experience working with RTOS

🧠 What Sets You Apart

• Passion for embedded development and continuous learning
• Self-motivated, independent, and accountable
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and priorities
• Willingness to get involved in both new development and ongoing product support

💡 Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded technology in a highly technical environment where your expertise will directly influence product innovation and performance.

You’ll be part of a team that values hands-on engineering, problem-solving, and continuous improvement—with the chance to make a real impact.

✨ Ready to build something meaningful?
Apply now and take your embedded engineering career to the next level.