Firmware Engineer

Our global client who produces cutting-edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is the development of the Biometrics product line. You will be working in an embedded Linux environment, implementing secure and performant applications.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with other teams to ensure successful delivery of products.
• Participating in security reviews with the team, helping to identify problem areas.
• Assisting in finding solutions to the identified problems.
• Participating in preparing, reviewing, and completing project documentation.

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills in English (they work with a lot of people outside of South Africa).
• BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of practical engineering experience.
• Expert in C / C++.
• Proficient in developing for embedded Linux.
• Comfortable working at a hardware driver level (GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI).
• Ability to analyze a problem and determine the best steps to solve it. Comfortable working with in-circuit emulators, GNU toolchains, gdb, and cmake.
• Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles.
• Experience with Cryptographic Standards.
• Proficient in Rust programming language.
• Experience with QA processes.
• Experience setting up and utilizing virtual machines.
• Familiarity with cyber security-related tools and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with Yocto / Openembedded Linux.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.