Junior-to-Mid Level Embedded Firmware Engineer

Simplify HR • Professional Services • Human Resources • Bachelor's Degree • C • 3 months ago
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Junior · 2+ years exp

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Simplify HR is a South African recruitment software company that provides a cloud-based applicant tracking system for employers. Its platform covers job posting and multi-channel job distribution, candidate screening and talent pools, interview scheduling and digital onboarding, and it also hosts career pages for client companies. Its clients include businesses in retail, hospitality, finance and technology across South Africa and other African markets. The company is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
simplify.hr • HQ: Cape Town, South Africa • HR & Payroll Software • Recruiting Software & ATS • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2000
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A South African manufacturer and designer of wireless security and alarm monitoring systems, specializing in creating long-range VHF, GPRS, and SMS transceivers, is seeking a Junior-to-Mid Level Embedded Firmware Engineer to maintain, support, and enhance their existing embedded products.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance & Support: Maintain existing firmware products; investigate, debug, and resolve defects in deployed systems.
  • Enhancements & Features: Implement minor feature upgrades and firmware improvements.
  • Hardware Debugging: Read and interpret electronic schematics to perform root-cause analysis on firmware/hardware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.
  • Quality & Workflow: Adhere to established coding standards, documentation practices, and Git version control workflows.
  • Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and support the testing, validation, and release processes.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience: 2-6 years of experience in Embedded C firmware development.
  • Microcontrollers: Strong understanding of microcontrollers, peripheral interfaces, and modular firmware design.
  • Tools: Proficient with Git and familiar with CI/CD pipelines in a firmware environment.
  • Languages: Embedded C (Mandatory)
  • Protocols: Serial communication (UART, SPI, $I^2C$, RS485) and basic TCP/IP.
  • Architecture: Firm grasp of firmware architecture and state machines.
  • Security: Exposure to IoT security best practices (secure boot, OTA updates).
  • Advantageous Skills (Nice to Have)
    • Wireless communication modules (GSM, LTE, Wi-Fi, etc.) and AT command interfaces.
    • Advanced IP networking concepts.
    • Bootloaders and custom firmware update mechanisms.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [email protected]

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