Description:
Firmware/Embedded Software EngineerCenturion
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline 5+ years in embedded software development Strong proficiency in C, particularly bare-metal embedded programming Thorough understanding of microcontrollers, digital/analogue circuits, and low-level hardware interaction Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and concepts Experience with hierarchical state machines Proficient with 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers Experience with unit and system testing
Tools & Platforms:
Embedded IDEs: STM32CubeIDE, MPLAB, or similar Communication protocols: SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet Debugging tools: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers PCB design software: Altium Designer (to support hardware collaboration) Version control: Git Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Responsibilities:
Develop and optimize firmware for 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers and embedded platforms (MIPS, ARM, STM32) Implement and manage RTOS or bare-metal solutions Design and maintain device drivers and middleware for communication interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet) Conduct integration testing and qualification of firmware with hardware systems Collaborate closely with hardware engineers for seamless firmware-hardware integration Write technical documentation including firmware specifications, test descriptions, interface definitions, user manuals, and integration guides Contribute to process improvements through automation and coding standards
10 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za