embedded engineer jobs in Cape Town

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  • cape town, South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full-time

    Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain embedded software solutions Develop firmware for microcontroller- and processor-based systems Integrate software with hardware components and peripherals Debug, test, and optimise system performance Participate in system architecture and design discussions Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and product...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Systems Engineer for a fully remote position, with potential ties to projects originating from Stellenbosch . This role is instrumental in the design, development, and testing of embedded software and hardware solutions for innovative products. You will take a leading role in...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer for a fully remote role with collaboration alongside teams in the Durban, KwaZulu-Natal region. You will design, develop, implement, and test embedded software and hardware systems that power our industrial automation solutions.You should have strong proficiency with microcontrollers, RTOS, and...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a leader in automotive innovation, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Automotive Embedded Software Engineer to join their dedicated team in Cape Town, Western Cape . This role is crucial for the development of sophisticated software solutions that power modern vehicles, focusing on areas such as ADAS, infotainment, or powertrain...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Remote Full-time R 1 - R 2 Contract

    Remote Senior Industrial IoT Solutions Engineer Our client, a global leader in industrial technology, is actively seeking a Remote Senior Industrial IoT Solutions Engineer. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and deploying innovative Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions for a diverse range of industrial clients. Working remotely, you...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, an innovative technology company at the forefront of IoT solutions, is seeking a highly experienced Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join their fully remote team. This is a critical role responsible for architecting, developing, and leading the implementation of embedded software for cutting-edge hardware products. The ideal...


  • Cape Town, South Africa MSP Staffing Pty Full-time

    Embedded systems design and development role focused on taking embedded products from concept through to volume production, including hardware bring-up, certification and field deployment.   Experience: 6–8 years' post-graduate experience in embedded systems design and development. At least 3 years in a senior, lead or architecture capacity. Demonstrable...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Talent Shore Ltd. Full-time

    US Embedded Recruiter (Engineering, Renewable Energy) Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 08/05/2026 Industry Employment - Recruiting - Staffing Date Opened 08/05/2026 Required Skills a recruiter stakeholder management +5 City Johannesburg Province Gauteng Country South Africa Postal Code 2000 Job Description Embedded Recruitment Specialist...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Talent Shore Remote Full-time R 487,468 - R 583,891 Contract

    Talent Shore is seeking a US Embedded Recruiter specializing in engineering and renewable energy in Johannesburg, South Africa. This remote role supports high-volume recruitment, requiring strong sourcing and engagement skills in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in embedded recruitment and a background in engineering. The...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 1 - R 2 Contract

    About the RoleOur client is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and is actively seeking a highly skilled Lead Embedded Systems Engineer to spearhead their remote engineering efforts. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Baker Hughes in South Africa seeks an Engineering Experienced Professional specializing in firmware and software. You will contribute across Embedded C, C#, Golang, and REST APIs, supporting and enhancing existing firmware while aligning configurations with enterprise systems.You’ll implement server-side customizations, ensure governance, and document...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Automotive Software Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge automotive software solutions. You will work from anywhere, collaborating with a distributed team of engineers, designers, and product managers to create innovative in-car systems, connected services, and autonomous driving technologies.This role offers the...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa JenRec Recruitment Full-time

    I am currently partnering with an innovative organisation in Saudi Arabia that is looking to expand its engineering team with experienced Embedded Software Engineers and Firmware Engineers from South Africa.Proven experience developing Embedded/Firmware systems in complex environments.(Min 5 years experience)We are particularly interested in professionals...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Remote Full-time

    Placements24 is hiring a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer for a remote-first role in South Africa. You will design, develop, and test embedded software and firmware for innovative hardware products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and reliable system architectures.Ideal candidates bring strong C/C++ skills, RTOS experience, and a...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 1 - R 2 Contract

    Placements24 client seeks a Lead Embedded Systems Engineer to architect and deliver firmware for IoT devices from a remote South Africa location. You will lead a distributed team, drive RTOS-based development, and collaborate across hardware and software to ensure scalable, robust systems.The role requires expert C/C++ embedded programming, experience with...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Automotive Software Engineer to design, implement, and test embedded software for vehicle control units and infotainment systems. You’ll collaborate with hardware engineers and QA to meet safety, performance, and quality targets in a hybrid work model.The role requires a strong background...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Automotive Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and test ECUs for modern vehicles. The role emphasizes RTOS, C/C++, AUTOSAR, MISRA, and collaboration with hardware and validation teams.Candidates should have 6+ years in automotive embedded software, with a strong focus on ADAS, infotainment,...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the Role Our client is seeking a highly motivated and talented Remote Automotive Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa while contributing to the development of next-generation automotive software solutions. You will be involved in designing,...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Automotive Software Engineer specialized in ADAS to design, develop, and deploy embedded software for autonomous driving features from a home office.You will work on sensor fusion, perception, and path planning within RTOS environments, collaborating with global teams to advance vehicle safety and mobility technology....


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Remote Full-time R 1 - R 2 Contract

    Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Software Developer with expertise in embedded systems. This fully remote role involves designing, developing, and validating embedded software for automotive ECUs using C and C++, with a focus on real-time performance and safety.You will work across powertrain, body electronics, and ADAS domains, evaluate RTOS...