JUNIORâMID LEVEL EMBEDDED FIRMWARE ENGINEER (JOHANNESBURG)

Recruiter:

MPRTC

Job Ref:

NEL012850/SH

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An opportunity is available for a Junior–Mid Level Embedded Firmware Engineer to maintain and support embedded firmware products, troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues, and implement product enhancements. The role involves debugging, testing, firmware development, and collaborating with senior engineers to deliver reliable embedded solutions.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
2–6 years' experience in embedded C firmware development
Strong knowledge of microcontrollers, embedded C, and serial communication protocols (UART, SPI, I²C, RS485)
Ability to read electronic schematics and perform firmware debugging
Experience with Git version control and structured firmware development practices
Familiarity with testing, validation, and firmware release processes
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

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