Software Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES021832/RS

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An international technology company is seeking an electronic software engineer.

POSITION INFO:
We design and deliver cutting-edge products that combine hardware and software seamlessly. We’re currently looking for a talented Electronic Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team.

Role Overview:
You will be responsible for developing embedded software that interfaces directly with custom electronic hardware. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone with a solid grounding in C/C++ programming, microcontroller development, and electronics fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain embedded software for custom electronic systems
Work closely with hardware engineers to design and debug embedded platforms
Write device drivers, communication protocols, and real-time control software
Support board bring-up and low-level software testing
Conduct system integration, verification, and validation testing
Create technical documentation, including specifications and user manuals
Participate in design reviews and code reviews

Required Skills & Experience:

Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
2+ years of experience in embedded software development
Strong programming skills in C/C++ (ARM, AVR, PIC, or similar architectures)
Familiarity with RTOS concepts or bare-metal development
Experience with serial communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret circuit schematics and datasheets
Good problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset

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