Embedded / Full Stack Software Engineer - Mid Level

Embedded / Full Stack Software Engineer – Mid Level
Parramatta, NSW (Sydney)
Full-Time | Hybrid (Mon, Tue & Thu in-office)
  
Certus Recruitment Group is working with a leading technology organisation in Parramatta to hire a Mid-Level Embedded / Full Stack Software Engineer.
  
This role offers broad exposure across embedded firmware, Linux systems, backend services, and system-level engineering. You’ll join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you’ll contribute to key product components, troubleshoot complex issues, and work closely with both firmware and backend teams.
  
Responsibilities  

• Develop, maintain, and debug embedded firmware and software on Linux systems (Yocto, kernel drivers, system services).
• Build, deploy, and troubleshoot containerised components using Docker and orchestration tools.
• Develop backend services and APIs using .NET / .NET Core.
• Write C++ for performance-critical functions and Python for automation, scripting, and tooling.
• Ensure smooth integration between embedded firmware and backend services.
• Create and maintain unit tests, integration tests, CI/CD pipelines, and automated build processes.
• Perform system-level debugging including logs, traces, memory analysis, and profiling.
• Participate in architecture and design reviews.
• Support field debugging, root-cause analysis, and implement patches or hotfixes when required.
• Contribute to coding standards, documentation, and engineering best practices.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to junior engineers.

Requirements
  
Essential Skills & Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in embedded, systems, or backend software development.
• Strong Linux experience, including Yocto build systems, layers, and customisation.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (STL, concurrency, debugging).
• Experience developing services using .NET / .NET Core.
• Solid Python scripting experience for tooling and automation.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerisation practices.
• Strong debugging skills across the firmware, OS, and service layers.
• Familiarity with cross-compilation, toolchains, and Git version control.
• Understanding of networking, IPC, and communication protocols (RPC, REST, messaging).
• Comfortable working with hardware interface specifications (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across teams.
• Clear communicator capable of bridging firmware and backend functions.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with real-time operating systems or RT patches.
• Experience with hardware bring-up and board support packages (BSPs).
• Knowledge of cloud or IoT backends (Azure, AWS, MQTT).
• Familiarity with embedded security and cryptography constraints.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of software development experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or Electrical Engineering (Computer Science major preferred).

Benefits  

• Hybrid working model: in-office Monday, Tuesday & Thursday.
• Western Sydney location: 12 minutes from the CBD by train and approximately 25 minutes by car.
• Onsite parking and a modern office environment.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture across firmware, backend, and DevOps functions.
• Opportunity to work on core system components across embedded and cloud-connected technology stacks.
• Exposure to complex technical challenges and opportunities for skill development across disciplines.

Candidates must have full Australian working rights.

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