Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer Developer/Designer
Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa
Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Century City, Cape Town | Hybrid (3 days in office)
Salary: R420,000 R720,000 per year
Benefits: Medical aid contribution
Travel: Occasional trips to USA & Johannesburg
Role Summary
Were looking for an Embedded Software Engineer who loves solving complex problems and building systems that push the boundaries of robotics and automation. Your work will help shape cutting-edge technology used globally in construction and mining industries.
This role is part of a US-based company with strong South African roots. Our engineering offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg support operations and customers across the US. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a real impact.
What youll do:

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance applications using C# and .NET
• Build and maintain Web APIs for service integration and communication
• Implement performance-critical components with C++
• Integrate messaging systems like RabbitMQ
• Design, optimize, and query PostgreSQL databases
• Implement secure authentication and authorization (OAuth)
• Contribute to 3D systems development, including visualization or processing pipelines
• Apply cybersecurity best practices to keep applications and data secure
• Use Matlab for tasks like pose estimation or signal processing
• Collaborate across teams to troubleshoot, test, and deploy high-quality solutions

What you bring:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 35 years of coding experience
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
• Kubernetes experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of 3D frameworks/libraries (OpenGL, Unity, or similar) is desirable
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices
• Strong communication skills and a proactive team approach

Why this role matters:
Your work will directly impact global projects in robotics and automation. Youll be part of a team thats not just codingbut innovating.
If youre ready to take your development skills to the next level and work on tech thats shaping the future, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of building the future.
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