Embedded Software Engineering Lead

Directors
  • Adelaide
  • Permanent
  • Permanent IT
  • 1619122
  • 09/09/2025
Embedded Software Team Lead - $160,000-$180,000 base + super – Adelaide based – Permanent Full Time

Work for this great well-known IoT Australian organisation where you will get the chance to work within an innovative, transparent and high performing team environment. You will join the team as an Embedded Software Team Lead and are given the chance to really take ownership, drive and influence. This role is open to candidates in Adelaide (only) who is open to working 4 days per week in the office.
  • Work from office in Adelaide, 4 days per week in the office (hybrid working)
  • Open to candidates willing to relocate to Adelaide
  • Salary: $160,000-$180,000 base + super maximum
  • 5 X Embedded Engineers reporting into this person
  • 50% hands on, 50% leadership
  • MUST be technically strong
Due to an expanding team, an Embedded Software Team Lead role has now become available.

Key Responsibilities:-

Embedded Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for IoT modules, silicon, and devices, with an emphasis on satellite IoT connectivity.
IoT Protocol Implementation: Develop and optimize communication protocols for IoT systems, prioritizing reliability and low power consumption.
Device Integration: Integrate IoT firmware with hardware components such as microcontrollers, communication modules, and external networks.
Firmware Updates: Experienced in implementing over-the-air firmware update systems.
Testing and Validation: Develop and perform tests to verify and validate the performance, security, and reliability of IoT systems.
Documentation: Produce and manage documentation, including technical specifications, APIs, and user manuals.
Security: Apply security protocols to safeguard IoT devices and data through encryption, authentication, and operating system hardening.
Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, including cloud network engineers, hardware engineers, system architects, and product managers, to define project requirements, participate in peer reviews, and ensure timely project completion.

Key Requirements:-
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Technical Leadership experience
  • Experience in coding in C language
  • Hands-on experience with embedded Linux and Linux shell scripting, or with embedded systems based on microcontrollers is required.
  • Previous involvement throughout the complete product lifecycle.
  • Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment.
  • Setting standards and processes and understanding how things are done
Bonus:
  • Experience in areas such as IoT or wireless communication development, familiarity with IoT platforms, understanding of IoT security practices, and expertise in wireless communication modules, radio technologies, firmware development, and open-source projects is a plus, though not mandatory.
This is a permanent full time opportunity and will suit a Embedded Software Team Lead based in Adelaide who is seeking to take their role to the next level. Click APPLY Now.

Only candidates with full working rights and are currently based in Australia NEED APPLY.

Lead Firmware/Embedded/Electronics Engineer/Adelaide/Embedded Software Team Lead

Please email me your CV to cthum@certusrecruitment.com then give Charmaine Thum a call on 0439 320 538
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