Durban North | Up to R70,000 per month | Hybrid working I’m working with a global technology leader in smart metering and utility solutions, delivering products across international markets. They’re continuing to invest heavily in their next generation of electricity and water metering products, alongside a new handheld customer interface and major data-focused initiatives planned for 2026. They’re now looking to bring in a mid-to-senior level Embedded Engineer to join a growing team and play a key role in bringing more of their core engineering capability in-house. The Role This is an end-to-end engineering role where you’ll be involved across the full product lifecycle, from design through to release and ongoing optimisation. You’ll be working on: Next-gen metering products (electricity & water) A handheld interface device Connectivity solutions using 4G and NB-IoT technologies A large-scale data collection and analytics platform project Day-to-day, you’ll: Design and develop embedded firmware aligned to product requirements Work closely with hardware, ensuring tight firmware/electronics integration Handle debugging across multiple devices and systems Contribute to architecture, testing, validation, and release processes Get involved in real-world problem solving, failure analysis, and optimisation Work directly with a small, highly focused engineering team What They’re Looking For (Non-Negotiables) Strong experience in embedded C/C++ firmware development Solid understanding of electronics Required Experience Working with ARM-based microcontrollers Experience using logic analysers and similar tools Familiarity with Git / version control and DevOps practices Ability to operate across the full engineering lifecycle The Team & Environment You’ll initially be working closely with the hiring manager and a small number of contractors, with a clear plan to bring core engineering fully in-house. They’re looking for someone who: Is a self-starter Takes ownership and drives work forward Is comfortable in a hands-on, delivery-focused environment Working Setup Office-based with flexibility to work remotely a couple of days when things are quieter Output-focused environment, no micromanagement or clock-watching Strong emphasis on trust, delivery, and autonomy #J-18808-Ljbffr