Requisition ID 31577 - Posted - Impro Technologies (Pty) Ltd - PACS - NAM - Pinetown (Gillitts Rd) - Engineering&Science - Posting Country (1) - Yes - Mid-senior level - Travel Required: 0%-10% An Amazing Career Opportunity for Firmware Engineering Manager Location: Durban, South Africa Job ID: 31577 Profile Summary: As firmware engineering manager, you will be leading the software/firmware teams in the development of access control logic devices. You will interact with engineering teams, product/program management teams, and stakeholders to design, develop, and release production software/firmware. Who are we? HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees. Responsibilities: Manage and lead the software/firmware engineering team Review product specifications and designs Involved in design and code reviews Participate and contribute in planning events, workshops, and system demonstrations Drive and support continuous improvement and other agile practices Interface with partners/customers to understand their needs and requirements Interface with manufacturers on issues relating to manufacturing, testing, and production Work closely with other engineering and quality teams. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Desired Skills&Experience: Must possess a degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a minimum of 3+ years engineering experience, preferably in the electronics industry with experience managing a team. Experience managing remote individuals that may be located in different timezones and/or countries. Embedded development experience, with a focus on ARM Linux operating systems. Programming experience in C/C++, C#, Rust. Experience developing and deploying applications under Linux and Windows. Experience with TCP/IP networking, transport layer protocols including TCP and UDP, and application layer protocols including HTTPS. Experience with Agile methodologies. Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) desired. Experience with Jira highly desired. Good knowledge of version control strategies (git flow, git trunk). Experience with secure coding practices as well as cyber security. Understanding on how to make code maintainable. Knowledge of digital certificates. Experience with project management. Highlight knowledge, skills, abilities, and traits necessary in this role to satisfy our customer's expectations. Promote secure development and be able to work cooperatively and autonomously in a dynamic multi-cultural environment. Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Familiar with operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, etc. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work primarily in an office environment, within a well-ventilated area, and is exposed to moderate noise levels. Work Requirements: Compliance with all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems. Possible travel and fieldwork including international travel; therefore, employee must be able to acquire a valid passport. Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa. Why apply? Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply. Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers. Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted. This opportunity may be open to flexible working arrangements. HID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. We make it easier for people to get where they want to go! On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it. When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr