Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
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Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Recruiter
Communicate Recruitment
Job Ref
CTE028190/MDa
Date posted
Friday, June 5, 2026
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Salary
780 000 Annually
SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to lead complex embedded projects, solve challenging technical problems, and mentor engineering teams. This role offers the opportunity to drive system performance, reliability, and innovation in a fast-paced engineering environment.
POSITION INFO
Job Description
- Lead the development and delivery of embedded firmware and subsystem solutions
- Perform advanced debugging, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution
- Define and execute validation and testing strategies
- Assess change impacts and maintain system integrity
- Mentor junior engineers and support technical reviews
- Drive telemetry, observability, and system performance improvements
Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in embedded systems, firmware development, and system integration
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Experience with validation, testing, and change management
- Comfortable leading technical projects and mentoring engineer
- Proficiency with Claude Code is essential
- Minimum 8+ years' experience in embedded systems engineering
Qualification
- BEng/ BSc in Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Mechatronic Engineering
Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered
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