Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Location: Sydney CBD
Discipline: Digital & Design
Job type: Full Time
Salary: $AU$170000.00 - AU$190000.00 per annum
Contact name: Simon Mooney

Contact email: simonm@thenetworkit.com
Job ref: BBBH10191_1762496867
Published: about 6 hours ago

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
$170k-$190k + Super + ESOP
Sydney | Hybrid | Deep-tech innovation

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to help build the next generation of smart sensing technology. This role offers the chance to work on impactful, privacy-conscious solutions that make a difference in real-world applications.

The Role

You will lead the development of embedded software for advanced sensing platforms. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will design, implement, and optimize real-time systems that power innovative products.

This is a hands-on position where your technical expertise will directly shape the performance, reliability, and scalability of cutting-edge embedded systems.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and implement embedded software in modern C++ for real-time systems

  • Lead firmware development for data acquisition, processing, and communication

  • Optimize performance, power efficiency, and reliability on constrained systems

  • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions

  • Support testing, validation, and system bring-up activities

  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence within the team

What You Bring

  • 8+ years in embedded systems development

  • Strong C++ skills and experience with embedded platforms (Arm Cortex-M or similar)

  • Solid understanding of RTOS, bare-metal programming, and communication protocols

  • Experience delivering production-grade embedded systems

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering

Bonus Points For

  • Experience integrating AI or ML on embedded devices

  • Strong field debugging and rapid prototyping skills

  • Contributions to open-source or technical publications

  • Passion for building technology that has real-world impact

Why This Role

  • Work on transformative technology that delivers tangible impact

  • Competitive package with long-term incentives

  • Collaborative, innovative engineering environment

  • Hybrid flexibility with Sydney-based HQ