Junior Software Engineer

The junior software engineer will be involved with supporting the analysis, development and creation of customer-related software and testing systems for our clients., Embedded Software Development

• Support the Design, development, and testing of embedded software for microcontroller-based systems.
• Assist with writing and maintaining high-quality C/C++ code for real-time applications.
• Integrate and configure communication interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, RS232/485, I2C, and SPI.
• Through time and training, develop firmware to interface with wireless modules, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, and NFC.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Working closely with the senior engineer, develop and execute software testing strategies, including unit, integration, and system-level testing.
• Support the development and maintenance of automated test systems for client products.
• Assist with Diagnostics, debugging, and resolving of software defects using tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established coding standards and quality processes.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with supporting engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware and electronics.
• Produce clear technical documentation, including specifications, design notes, and test reports.
• Contribute to project planning and provide technical input to ensure successful delivery of customer solutions.

Technical Skills

• 1+ years’ experience developing embedded or real-time systems.
• Proficiency in C (and C++) in a commercial environment.
• Working knowledge of Python or Bash for scripting and automation.
• Experience with 8-, 16-, and 32-bit microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, PIC, MSP, DSP).
• Familiarity with standard communication buses and protocols (Ethernet, USB, RS232/485, I2C, SPI).
• Experience integrating wireless technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC).
• Understanding of electronic schematics and ability to work closely with hardware teams.
• Experience using oscilloscopes and similar tools for debugging embedded systems.
• Comfortable working with a variety of development environments, toolchains, and version-control systems.

Professional Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to produce clean, maintainable, well-structured code.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Education

• Honours degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.