Senior Software Engineer - Radar Systems

Recruiter:

JenRec Recruitment

Job Ref:

lb11704

Date posted:

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Highly Competitive

SUMMARY:
Code the Future of Consumer Radar. Build Products the World Talks About.

POSITION INFO:

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join an elite R&D team developing award-winning consumer radar products used by cyclists, golfers, and drivers worldwide. You’ll be at the cutting edge of embedded software and signal processing, turning complex radar data into seamless, life-enhancing experiences.

What You’ll Do

Lead software and algorithm development for next-generation radar products.
Innovate in MATLAB to design and fine-tune algorithms - then bring them to life in embedded C/C++.
Define software requirements, architecture, and detailed design for high-performance systems.
Solve complex technical challenges with precision, from root cause analysis to robust solutions.
Collaborate with international multi-disciplinary teams while mentoring local engineers.
Drive integration, testing, and quality excellence through peer reviews and code best practices.

Bonus areas you might explore:

Radar signal processing (CW & FMCW)
Hardware/software integration testing
PC tools development in C# or Python
Advanced debugging and embedded hardware design

What You’ll Bring

Must-have:

Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering (or similar)
5+ years in radar systems, embedded software, or signal processing
Mastery of embedded C/C++
Proven problem-solving skills with clean, efficient code
Strong collaboration and communication abilities

Great-to-have:

MATLAB signal processing expertise
Familiarity with microcontrollers (ST, Nordic, TI, NXP)
Knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, CAN protocols and related test tools
Experience with Git, Agile, unit testing, and TDD

Why You’ll Love It Here

Work on products that set industry standards and improve real lives.
Join a high-energy, high-talent environment where innovation thrives.
See your code go from concept to mass production and global impact.

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape (Hybrid flexibility)
Start Date: Flexible - ideally January 2026

Please note that if you do not hear from us within two weeks, your application has not been successful on this occasion. We welcome you to apply for future opportunities with us.

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