Cape Town City Centre: Embedded Firmware / Software Engineer

You will join a supportive group of engineers who value clean code, practical problem solving and continuous learning. About the Role You will develop and maintain embedded firmware, write code for embedded processors, create and run test plans, support integration and testing and assist with setup, configuration and version control. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded firmware Create low-level drivers for hardware components Build and maintain software test plans and unit tests Support integration and testing Assist with software configuration, version control and releases Document designs and test results Help create software architectures based on system requirements Assist with simple scripting tasks to automate workflows Requirements BSc or BEng in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or similar At least 3 years of embedded software experience. Candidates with less experience but excellent academic results will also be considered Strong understanding of C programming Experience with git and version control Experience in software testing, debugging and integration Understanding of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, USB or Serial Ability to read electronic schematics Ability to work independently and in a small team Helpful Extras These are not required but will be beneficial: MSc or MEng Experience with Python or C++ Experience with ARM processors or STM32 microcontrollers Experience with real-time systems Familiarity with makefiles, Eclipse, Qt or documentation tools Experience in engineering or technology environments Knowledge of software qualification or certification processes Who You Are You enjoy solving technical problems, learning new tools and working with others. You take pride in writing clean, reliable code and maintaining a high standard of work, even in a fast-paced setting.