Embedded Software Engineer - Contract (Melbourne)

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- 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 collaborative, 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 experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong proficiency in C and multithreaded programming , ideally with hands-on exposure to STM32 , RTOS , and Embedded 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 in C programming and multithreaded systems development
- Robust experience with STM32 and real-time operating systems (RTOS )
- Hands-on development with Embedded Linux , including kernel modules and user-space applications
- Experience with RF communication technologies (e.g., BLE, ZigBee, LoRa, proprietary RF stacks)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for embedded systems
- Solid experience delivering embedded solutions in commercial 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 Please reach out to for more info Seniority level
- Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
- Employment type Contract Job function
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