Software Engineer — Radar Innovation Team

Recruiter:

JenRec Recruitment

Job Ref:

lb11705

Date posted:

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Highly Competitive

SUMMARY:
Turn Code into Cutting-Edge Radar Tech That Millions Trust

POSITION INFO:

Step into a role where your software doesn’t just run — it moves the world. Join a pioneering R&D team in Stellenbosch building the next generation of consumer radar products trusted by cyclists, golfers, motorcyclists, and beyond. Your code will shape real-world experiences, from life-saving safety systems to precision sports tech.

What You’ll Do:

Collaborate with a world-class, multidisciplinary product team — locally and globally.
Design and refine algorithms in MATLAB that will delight end-users.
Bring concepts to life with embedded C/C++ that’s rock-solid in real-world conditions.
Shape product foundations through requirements, architecture, and detailed design.
Debug, test, and perfect embedded software to world-class standards.
Engage in peer reviews to keep our code and designs at the highest level.

Extra Room to Grow:

Explore new radar technologies and applications.
Dive into hardware/software integration, C#/Python tool development, and emerging embedded tech.

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering (or similar).
2–4 years’ experience (or postgraduate research) in radar systems, embedded software, or signal processing.
Strong embedded C/C++ skills and problem-solving instincts.
A hunger to learn and contribute to a high-performance environment.
Collaborative energy and the ability to work independently.

Bonus Skills That Make You Stand Out:

Signal processing for CW/FMCW radars.
MATLAB, hardware design, and electronics testing.
Protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN) and ARM microcontrollers.
Git, Agile (Scrum), unit testing, and TDD.

The Details:

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa (in-person with remote flexibility)
Start Date: Flexible, ideally January 2026
Eligibility: Valid South African ID required

If you’re ready to code for impact and see your work out in the world - this is where you make it happen.

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.

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