Senior Embedded Software Engineer
ASSA ABLOY6 hours ago
Durban, South AfricaSenior / Staff+
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance features for real-time embedded systems.
- Develop communications protocol drivers for embedded systems and third-party products.
- Develop and enhance network communication mechanisms.
- Port existing software to new embedded hardware and software platforms.
- Design and implement software development and test tools.
- Lead reviews, drive architectural decisions, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
- Implement and maintain cryptographic functions, secure communications, and secure firmware update mechanisms.
Requirements
- 5–15 years of professional experience in C or C++ programming, preferably with Embedded Linux and microcontroller RTOS development.
- Experience with distributed systems and network-based communication protocols.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio and Eclipse development environments.
- Ability to work on complex tasks with minimal technical guidance.
- Strong problem-solving, design, development, and debugging skills, along with good communication skills.
- Preferred qualifications include professional Linux embedded development experience, knowledge of the GNU toolset, and experience with RTOS and high-reliability platforms.
- Preferred technologies and protocols include C, C++, TCP/IP, UDP, RS232, RS-485, SSL, TLS, XML, HTML, JSON, Web Services/REST, containerization, and virtual machines.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and annual leave offering.
- Flexible work environment and an inclusive global culture.
- Extensive career development opportunities, training, feedback, and development resources.
- Opportunity to work on hardware, software, and services for global physical and digital access solutions.
- The position is located in Durban, South Africa; international relocation and remote work outside the hiring country are not considered.