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Experienced Electronics/Electrical Engineer now General Manager for Engineering, Technology Recruitment
Embedded Software Engineer - Contract - potential for temp to perm
South East Melbourne, VIC
Full-Time | Onsite / Hybrid Options Available
Competitive hourly rate DOE
About the Company
Join a forward-thinking engineering and technology company based in South East Melbourne, working on cutting-edge embedded systems that power innovative RF and IoT-based products.
The team is cooperative, the work is technically challenging, and the projects have real-world impact across multiple industries including industrial automation, defence, and communications.
Role Overview
We're seeking an experiencedEmbedded Software Engineerwith strong proficiency inCandmultithreaded programming, ideally with hands-on exposure toSTM32,RTOS, andEmbedded Linux.
You'll be involved in the full software lifecycle — from design and development to testing and deployment — with a focus on high-reliability, real-time systems and RF-based technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for STM32 microcontrollers
Implement and debug multithreaded applications using RTOS
Develop and maintain device drivers and middleware for embedded Linux platforms
Integrate RF communication protocols and optimise wireless performance
Collaborate with hardware engineers and testers to ensure seamless integration
Use CI/CD pipelines for software testing, build, and deployment
Participate in peer code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning sessions
Document code, design decisions, and test cases clearly
Required Skills & Experience
Proficiency inC programmingand multithreaded systems development




Strong experience withSTM32and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Hands-on development withEmbedded Linux, including kernel modules and user-space applications
Experience withRF communication technologies(e.g., BLE, ZigBee, LoRa, proprietary RF stacks)
Familiarity withCI/CDpipelines and automated testing for embedded systems
Solid experience delivering embedded solutions incommercial settings
Excellent communication skills — ability to explain technical ideas clearly to team members and stakeholders
Nice to Have (Bonus Skills)
Exposure to Python or shell scripting for test automation
Knowledge of PCB-level debugging and low-level hardware bring-up
Understanding of cyber security principles in embedded systems
Experience with version control tools like Git and collaboration tools like Jira or Confluence
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Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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