Software Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES024548/RS

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a skilled Electronic Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You’ll work on the design and development of high-quality software for electronic and embedded systems, contributing across the full product lifecycle.

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for a skilled Electronic Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You’ll work on the design and development of high-quality software for electronic and embedded systems, contributing across the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software using C++ on Linux platforms
Work closely with electronics and hardware engineers to integrate software with embedded systems
Develop and maintain user interfaces using Angular
Debug, test, and optimise system performance
Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
Support deployment and ongoing maintenance of released products

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience with C++ software development
Bachelors Degree in engineering
Solid knowledge of Linux environments (development, debugging, scripting)
Experience with Angular and modern web technologies (HTML, CSS, TypeScript)
Understanding of electronic or embedded systems
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git)
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable Skills

Experience with embedded Linux or real-time systems
Knowledge of hardware communication protocols (e.g. SPI, I²C, UART)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automated testing
Experience working in regulated or safety-critical environments

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