Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

3 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ProFound People Full time $170,000 - $200,000 per year

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Location:
Sydney

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Seniority Level:
Senior / Technical Lead

Industry:
Embedded Systems, Electronics, AI / Sensor Technology

Salary:
$170, ,000 + Super + ESOP

Overview

We are seeking an experienced
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
to design and deliver high-performance firmware for next-generation embedded systems. The ideal candidate is deeply technical, hands-on, and passionate about building robust, efficient, and scalable embedded software that bridges hardware and AI-driven technologies. This role is central to our core product development, with opportunities for technical leadership and mentoring across multidisciplinary teams.

Core Technical Skills

  • Embedded C++ (C++17 or later):
    Expert-level use of object-oriented programming, templates, and modern C++ paradigms.
  • Embedded Software Architecture:
    Proven ability to design scalable, modular, and maintainable firmware architectures.
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems:
    Experience developing with RTOS and bare-metal systems.
  • Microcontroller Expertise:
    Deep familiarity with Arm Cortex-M platforms and toolchains such as STM32CubeIDE, Keil, or IAR. (Bonus IMX
  • Low-Level Programming & Debugging:
    Skilled in register-level programming, peripheral control, and using JTAG/SWD debuggers.
  • Hardware–Software Integration:
    Experience with board bring-up, peripheral/sensor integration, and hardware validation testing.
  • Communication Protocols:
    Proficient in UART, SPI, I2C, and other embedded interfaces.
  • System Optimisation:
    Strong understanding of power, timing, and memory optimisation in constrained environments.

Development Practices

  • Continuous Integration (CI):
    Experience defining and maintaining automated build/test pipelines.
  • Testing Frameworks:
    Skilled in unit, integration, and regression testing of embedded systems.
  • Code Quality & Design Patterns:
    Advocates for clean, maintainable, and reusable embedded code.
  • Version Control & Code Reviews:
    Strong command of Git workflows and structured peer review processes.

Product Delivery & Integration

  • Production Firmware Delivery:
    Proven experience delivering production-grade firmware from prototype to mass manufacture.
  • System Integration:
    Ability to interface embedded systems with AI algorithms, cloud platforms, or high-level applications.
  • Field Troubleshooting:
    Skilled in diagnosing complex performance and reliability issues in deployed hardware.
  • Full Lifecycle Ownership:
    Deep understanding of requirements capture, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    Works closely with hardware, AI, and product teams to align technical outcomes with business goals.
  • Mentorship:
    Supports and guides junior engineers in embedded design and development best practices.
  • Technical Leadership:
    Helps shape firmware standards, design guidelines, and overall technical strategy.
  • Communication:
    Clearly conveys complex technical information to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.

Bonus / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Edge ML Integration:
    Experience deploying or optimising machine learning models on microcontrollers.
  • Open-Source Contributions or Publications:
    Demonstrated technical thought leadership and community involvement.
  • Software IP Management:
    Experience with patent disclosures or IP documentation processes.
  • Field Deployment:
    Practical experience iterating and debugging firmware in customer-facing environments.

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