Vp Of Engineering
Job Description
Vice President of Engineering
Location
Location: Cape Town
Type: Full-time, Permanent * Salary: R1.6 - R2 million PA
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Delivery
Architect UWB wireless protocols for on-field devices
Oversee embedded firmware (STM32, RTOS, sensors, power optimization)
Ensure scalability and performance across the software stack
Promote DevOps and CI/CD for embedded/cloud
Organizational Leadership
Scale the engineering team from Series A to Series B+
Mentor hardware, firmware, and systems engineers
Align engineering with company-wide strategy
Innovation & Architecture
Lead R&D on tracking and localization (UWB-based)
Define firmware and RF architecture
Ensure regulatory compliance and robustness
Ideal Candidate Profile
10+ years in embedded systems and wireless comms
Built and scaled proprietary wireless protocols
Expert in C/C++, STM32, and RTOS
Familiarity with radar/ranging/localization systems
Deep knowledge of OSI layers, performance optimization
Experience scaling teams in high-growth startups
Excellent communicator across disciplines
Passion for sports and real-time systems
Nice to Have
Background in high-volume hardware or wearables
Experience with AWS/GCP and real-time analytics
Industry experience in sports-tech, IoT, aerospace, or automotive
Working With
Founders (CEO & CIO), CTO, Chief Architect, Head of NPI/NPD
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1462259
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned