Midrand: Hardware/Software Engineer – Midrand – up to R750k per annum posted by E-Merge

April 13, 2026 Jobs in Gauteng

Job Description

Our valued client, who in the market, has seamless integration capabilities with a diverse range of products and financial/payment systems are looking for a skilled and hardworking Hardware/Software Engineer. Their innovative solutions are meticulously crafted in-house, allowing them to maintain agility and responsiveness to the unique needs of their customers.

Join them in their pursuit of excellence and make a meaningful impact in the ever-evolving landscape of technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain embedded software solutions using ANSI C, C++, and Golang, ensuring efficient utilization of system resources and adherence to industry standards.
Design and implement firmware for embedded systems, including real-time operating systems (RTOS), leveraging knowledge of Embedded Linux and low-level hardware interactions.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software components into embedded systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and optimal performance.
Develop device drivers and middleware for peripheral devices and communication interfaces, such as UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB.
Design and implement service-oriented architecture (SOA) solutions for distributed embedded systems, facilitating modularity, scalability, and interoperability.
Configure and optimize MySQL databases for embedded applications, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in IT.

Experience:

Ansi C
Embedded Linux
C++
Golang
MySQL
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

The Reference Number for this position is MM58983 which is a Permanent position based in Midrand, Johannesburg offering a salary of up to R750k per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Mpho at .za or call him at (***)***-**** to discuss this and other opportunities.

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