For over 20 years our client’s New Zealand–based team has been a Kiwi success story trusted by health organizations, logistics providers and manufacturers globally. They’re now seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to design, build and test the embedded software that powers our next-generation data loggers. You’ll own projects from initial concept through production, ensure regulatory compliance, support deployed devices and collaborate across hardware, QA and customer-facing teams.
  
Key Responsibilities 

• Lead firmware architecture, development and validation for bare-metal embedded systems
• Perform on-chip debugging, hardware analysis and protocol integration (I2C, SPI, UART, wireless)
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing firmware across manufacturing and field devices
• Plan and drive projects—define scope, manage schedules, mitigate risks and deliver on time
• Ensure quality and customer requirements are met, working closely with support and QA
• Foster teamwork, clear communication and a positive, goal-oriented environment

  
Your Background 

• Experience in bare-metal embedded firmware development [this is required]
• Strong C programming skills and familiarity with IoT communications - radio wifi or cellular particularly [this is required]
• Proficient in on-chip debugging tools and hardware diagnostics
• Solid understanding of embedded design principles and real-time protocols
• Self-motivated, deadline-driven, with exceptional time management
• Collaborative mindset and excellent verbal/written communication
• Eager to learn new technologies and continuously improve processes

Work for a company with products used by many world-recognised organisations such as UNICEF and the World Health Organisation. If you’re ready to make a real impact—protecting products, people and brands—message me at Marian@rwa.co.nz or at 020 4065 7533 (please drop an sms first)
  
This opportunity is located in the North Shore and may need to be on site frequently, so please consider this before you make your application. We’re only considering candidates with an existing valid work visa for New Zealand for this role.
  
Note: We review all CV’s manually and you will only be contacted if your skills and experience meet the requirements of any of our clients.