This is a Senior Software Engineer role responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) software used in water automation and control systems, with a strong focus on Embedded C, Python, Linux, ARM, and industrial communication protocols. The position offers end-to-end ownership of software solutions, customer-facing problem solving, and opportunities to mentor engineers.

Client Details Australian technology company that develops automation and control systems for critical water infrastructure used globally. Their engineering team builds embedded software for remote monitoring and control devices, supporting large-scale industrial IoT and SCADA environments

Description Design, develop, test, maintain, and support RTU software solutions.

Analyse customer requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Participate in software planning, architecture, design reviews, and code reviews.

Troubleshoot and resolve field issues relating to software configuration, deployment, and operation.

Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated hardware and software solutions.

Support customers, installers, and technical teams with software-related investigations and problem resolution.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives, technical documentation,



and engineering best practices.

Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team

Profile Degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Robotics, or a related discipline.

7+ years' professional software development experience.

Strong programming expertise in C and experience with Python.

Embedded software development experience.

Linux and POSIX development experience.

Experience developing for ARM-based embedded platforms.

Knowledge of real-time operating environments.

Experience with TCP/IP, UDP, multithreading, inter-process communication, and synchronisation concepts.

Familiarity with serial communications protocols such as RS232, RS485, and Modbus.

Experience using Git and Agile software development methodologies.

Job Offer

- Competitive salary range
- Permanent full-time position based in Hawthorn East.
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Supportive setting with ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

If this role as an RTU Software Engineer in the industrial and manufacturing industry sounds like a match for your skills and career goals, we encourage you to apply. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below.

📌 Senior Software Engineer - C & Python (Hawthorn East)
🏢 Technology CII
📍 Hawthorn East