Embedded Software Engineer - - Durban

The position is within the research and development department with the primary objective to execute complete embedded software development lifecycle. The goal is to create scalable and optimized products/systems in accordance to customer and / or specific requirements.

Main tasks of Job

Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment
Designing, developing, coding, testing and debugging system software
Analysing and enhancing efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
Participate and/or lead code design review sessions
Participate in design and reliability testing of new products
Analyse and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
Integrate and validate new product designs
Support software QA and optimize I/O performance
Provide postproduction support
Interface with hardware design and development
Assess third party and open source software
Maintain design through the product life cycle
Create testing procedures in preparation for product certification and volume production
Liaise with external technology partners
Provide technical support of products and systems to sales, manufacturing, suppliers, technology partners, customers etc Minimum Requirements
S4 Diploma in Electronic Engineering, OR BSc Electronic Engineering OR BSc Computer Science
4 Years experience in software engineering Core Competency requirements
Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets
Firmware Development, proven background in embedded C or C derived langue development for 8, 16 and 32-bit embedded environments and knowledge of assemble
Proven experience in embedded systems design with pre-emptive, multitasking real-time operating systems
Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review
Strong understanding and experience with I2C, SPI, I2S, UART, Flash RAMs, LCD, SD cards
Experience with hotplug drivers, TCP, HTTPS, video formats like MJPEG, H264
Experience with Linux / Android / RTOS
Multi core, interrupt drive complex system experience
Experience with ARM microprocessors
Extensive experience with software Engineering processes and tools
Experience developing software for embedded or mobile applications with limited computing resources
Experience and comfort with lab tools such as debuggers, logic analysers and oscilloscopes
Strong documentation and writing skills Experience in the following would be an advantage
Experience developing iOT / telematics solutions
Experience programming on STMicroelectronics micro and/or Mediatek
Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components Person Specification
Innovative
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Passion, enthusiasm
Willingness to learn
Integrity
Ability to work in a team or independently