Embedded Software Engineer - Onsite - Umhlanga

Embedded Software Engineer - Onsite - Umhlanga

Recruiter: Datafin IT Recruitment

Job Ref: 574330

Date posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Location: Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY: POSITION INFO: ENVIRONMENT: A leading South African technology company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join its Research and Development team. The successful candidate will manage the complete embedded software development lifecycle, designing and delivering scalable, reliable and optimised products and systems that meet customer and organisational requirements. DUTIES:

• Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment
• Designing, developing, coding, testing and debugging system software
• Analysing and enhancing efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
• Participate and/or lead code design review sessions
• Participate in design and reliability testing of new products
• Analyse and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
• Integrate and validate new product designs
• Support software QA and optimize I/O performance
• Provide postproduction support
• Interface with hardware design and development
• Assess third party and open source software
• Maintain design through the product life cycle
• Create testing procedures in preparation for product certification and volume production
• Liaise with external technology partners
• Provide technical support of products and systems to sales, manufacturing, suppliers, technology partners, customers etc REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Requirements
• S4 Diploma in Electronic Engineering, OR BSc Electronic Engineering OR BSc Computer Science
• 4 Years’ experience in software engineering Core Competency requirements
• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets
• Firmware Development, proven background in embedded C or C derived langue development for 8, 16 and 32-bit embedded environments and knowledge of assemble
• Proven experience in embedded systems design with pre-emptive, multitasking real-time operating systems
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review
• Strong understanding and experience with I2C, SPI, I2S, UART, Flash RAMs, LCD, SD cards
• Experience with hotplug drivers, TCP, HTTPS, video formats like MJPEG, H264
• Experience with Linux / Android / RTOS
• Multi core, interrupt drive complex system experience
• Experience with ARM microprocessors
• Extensive experience with software Engineering processes and tools
• Experience developing software for embedded or mobile applications with limited computing resources
• Experience and comfort with lab tools such as debuggers, logic analysers and oscilloscopes
• Strong documentation and writing skills Experience in the following would be an advantage:
• Experience developing iOT / telematics solutions
• Experience programming on STMicroelectronics micro and/or Mediatek
• Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components ATTRIBUTES:
• Innovative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Passion, enthusiasm
• Willingness to learn
• Integrity
• Ability to work in a team or independently