Software Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES022925/RS

Date posted:

Monday, September 15, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A defence company in Cape Town is seeking a software engineer to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
As we continue to grow, we're looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our development team and help bring cutting-edge products to life.
ð Role Overview:
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining firmware and low-level software for microcontrollers and embedded systems. You will work closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
ð Key Responsibilities:

Develop, test, and maintain embedded software for real-time systems.
Write firmware for microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, AVR, etc.).
Interface with sensors, actuators, and communication modules (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
Optimize software for performance, memory, and power efficiency.
Participate in system architecture and code reviews.
Work closely with hardware engineers during development and debugging phases.
Contribute to technical documentation.

â Requirements:

Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Strong C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems.
Experience with embedded RTOS or bare-metal development.
Familiarity with debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG).
Understanding of digital and analog electronics.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

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