Embedded Software Engineer

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AUonsitePosted Jul 17, 2026
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Skills

c++

About the role

AI Job Summary

Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a working visa.

Deep knowledge of C/C++ for embedded devices.

Competent with embedded software on microcontrollers/custom embedded Linux; favorable BSP experience.

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Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Embedded Software Engineer

In your role as Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for driving innovation and quality in electronics software design throughout the full product development life cycle in our tightly integrated multidisciplinary teams. You will be instrumental in creating better products together with our clients, from concept through production, always applying our high-quality standards. As a key member of the team, you will share your experience and knowledge, as well as learn from your colleagues.

The Role

Your key responsibilities are:

Developing software for commercial embedded systems

Integrating software with hardware and testing prototypes

Protocol and communications system development

Analysing user requirements and converting them into functional code

Conducting technology feasibility studies

Defining test protocols and carry out test procedures

Participating in multi-disciplinary design team development processes

Engage with clients on a regular basis

Skill and Experience

The following skills and experience are required for this role:

Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a working visa

Hold a relevant degree from a reputable University (e.g. Bachelor of Software, Mechatronic or Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Computer Science)

Have worked as a professional software engineer for 3 or more years

Deep knowledge of C/C++ for embedded devices

Be competent in the design of embedded software systems employing microcontrollers and/or custom embedded linux platforms

Can read and work with circuit schematics and datasheets

Can use test equipment such as an oscilloscope and logic analyser to debug embedded systems

Have excellent English communication skills (both oral and written)

Can work independently and as part of a team

Favorable Criteria

Experience with developing BSPs for embedded linux platforms

Exposure to medical device development under ISO 13485 / IEC 62304

Experience in Product design or consulting environments

Location

Our Melbourne office is located in the inner-city area with convenient access by road and public transport.

We provide workplace flexibility by allowing staff to work from home for part of the week.

Only applicants who meet the required criteria will be contacted for the next stage.

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