Senior Software Engineer

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Software Engineer working on consumer radar technology. This role forms part of a highly skilled local engineering team collaborating with an international, multi-disciplinary product group to deliver innovative radar-based solutions.

POSITION INFO:

About the Role

In this position, you will contribute to software and algorithm development for next-generation radar products and applications. You will be involved throughout the product lifecycle, from defining requirements and architecture to implementing robust embedded software for real-world deployment.

What You’ll Do

• Play a key role in a local radar software team that is part of an international, multi-disciplinary product team
• Develop, analyse, and fine-tune radar algorithms using MATLAB
• Implement algorithms in embedded C and C++ for production systems
• Develop reliable, efficient embedded software that runs smoothly on target hardware
• Define software requirements, architecture, and detailed design documentation
• Identify root causes of complex technical issues and implement reliable solutions
• Maintain a high standard of technical excellence through peer reviews of software designs, algorithms, and source code

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering
• 5+ years of professional experience and/or postgraduate research in radar systems, embedded software, or signal processing
• Strong proficiency in embedded software development using C and/or C++
• Demonstrated ability to solve programming problems using high-quality, maintainable code
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working within local and international teams
• Ability to work independently while also providing technical guidance to others
• A proactive, self-driven approach with a willingness to learn

Advantageous Skills and Knowledge

• Signal processing and algorithm development for CW and FMCW radar systems
• Programming, data analysis, and visualisation using MATLAB
• Electronic or embedded hardware design experience
• Electronic testing using signal generators, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analysers
• Experience with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN, including debugging with logic analysers
• Experience with ARM microcontrollers (ST, Nordic, Texas Instruments, NXP)
• Programming experience in Python or C#
• Version control using Git
• Agile (Scrum) software development methodologies
• Unit testing and Test-Driven Development using frameworks such as Google Test (gtest)

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must have a valid South African ID number
• Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates with the relevant qualifications, experience, and skills

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within a reasonable period, please consider your application unsuccessful.