Embedded Engineer

Our client is looking for an Embedded Engineer / Embedded Software Engineer to join their technology and engineering team in Cape Town. This is a permanent, in-office position within the intelligent transportation and embedded technology industry. The role will focus on embedded firmware development, C programming, microcontrollers, hardware integration, system design, development and testing.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, technically curious and comfortable taking ownership of projects in a fast-paced engineering environment. The role involves working with teams across South Africa, the US and India.

Location:

Cape Town, Western Cape

Requirements:

Relevant qualification in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related technical field

2+ years' practical experience in embedded software, firmware or a related engineering environment

Strong C programming experience

Embedded systems and firmware development experience

Microcontroller programming experience

Experience with software development, debugging and testing

Experience with firmware and hardware integration

Ability to read and interpret PCB schematics, circuit diagrams and component datasheets

Experience working with development environments and compilers

Git/GitHub experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good English communication skills

Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects and tasks

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change

Willing to work fully in-office from 09:00 to 18:00

Advantageous:

ESP and/or PIC microcontroller experience

Robotics or robotics firmware experience

Mechatronics experience

Embedded Linux experience

Altium or similar PCB design and schematic software

VS Code experience

Experience with YouTrack, Jira, ClickUp or similar ticketing/project management systems

Hardware testing and troubleshooting experience

Personal, university or DIY engineering projects involving electronics, robotics, microcontrollers or embedded software

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware and software using C

Work across system design, development and testing of embedded projects

Develop and implement new features and technical solutions

Work with microcontrollers and physical hardware...