Job Description

Junior Embedded Software Engineer Developer/Designer
Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa
Job Title: Junior Embedded Software Engineer
Salary: R300,000 R360,000 CTC per year
Area: Century City, Cape Town
Type: Onsite
Role Summary
This is a great opportunity for a junior developer who wants hands-on experience building real-world software used in advanced automation and robotics environments. Youll work alongside experienced engineers, gaining exposure to modern development practices, performance-focused systems, and a diverse tech stack.
The role is ideal for someone early in their career who is curious, eager to learn, and ready to grow their technical skills in a structured, in-office engineering team.
Core tech environment: C#, .NET, C++, Web APIs, PostgreSQL, messaging systems, and Matlab.
Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable applications using C# and .NET
• Assist with performance-critical components written in C++
• Build and support Web APIs for system integration
• Work with AMQP messaging systems such as RabbitMQ
• Design, optimise, and query PostgreSQL databases
• Implement authentication and authorization using OAuth
• Contribute to 3D-related system components, including visualisation or processing pipelines
• Apply secure coding practices to protect systems and data
• Use Matlab for tasks such as pose estimation or signal-processing work
• Collaborate with the wider engineering team on testing, debugging, and deployment
• Maintain clean, well-documented code and follow development best practices

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Solid foundational knowledge of software development principles
• Exposure to C#, .NET, or similar object-oriented languages
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn from others
• Comfortable working in an in-office team environment

Benefits

• Medical aid contribution included
• Structured learning and mentorship from senior engineers
• Exposure to complex, production-level systems

If youre a junior developer looking to build strong foundations and work on meaningful technology from day one, wed love to hear from you. Apply with your CV, academic transcripts if available, and a short note on your availability and interest.
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