Firmware Engineer

5 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand RWA People Full time NZ$90,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Description:

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/Work with 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 REQUIRED - we need a higher % of experience in bare metals vs RTOS
  • Strong C programming skills and familiarity with IoT communications - radio wifi or cellular particularly
  • 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 or at 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.

  • Firmware Engineer

    3 days ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand RWA People Full time US$60,000 - US$1,200,000 per year

    DescriptionFor 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...

  • Senior Firmware Engineer

    3 days ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Halter Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

    We're looking for a senior firmware engineer to help our growth through multiple international markets this year. As an engineer at Halter, you will demonstrate ownership of firmware through a deep understanding of your firmware requirements, functionality, and design, and see it through all aspects of its life cycle from inception through to mass deployment...

  • Test Engineer

    5 days ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Mammotion Tech Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$100,000 per year

    About the Company: Mammotion is committed to shaping a smarter and high-quality eco-friendly outdoor lifestyle by providing innovative outdoor robotics solutions. Our mission starts with the revolution of robot lawn mowers for professionals and consumers.Responsibilities:Conduct hands-on field testing of robotic pool cleaners and robotic lawn mowers in...

  • Network Engineer

    5 days ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand EROAD Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

    A career with EROAD offers the unique opportunity to work in a fast-growing organisation at the forefront of in-vehicle technology, enhancing road safety, productivity, and reducing environmental impact. EROAD's mission is to deliver intelligence you can trust, for a better world tomorrow.What We're Looking ForAre you seeking a hands-on engineering role in a...

  • Software Engineer

    5 days ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Potentia Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

    Software Engineer (Android) – Own features, guide others, ship device-connected apps Why you'll like it You'll build Android apps that control real devices and make complex tech feel effortless to usersYou'll shape how features are designed, released, and improved across their full lifecycleYou'll help modernise a large production app while keeping...

  • Full Stack Software Engineer

    5 days ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Halter Full time NZ$90,000 - NZ$150,000 per year

    At Halter, we're not just building the future of farming we're engineering products that survive years in the most unforgiving environments. This commitment to longevity starts on our production line, where software is the bedrock of quality, integrity, and traceability.We are looking for a High-Impact Full Stack Software Engineer to take definitive...

  • Mechanical Engineer

    5 days ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Halter Full time NZ$104,000 - NZ$160,000 per year

    You've seen world-class hardware developed. Now, join us to engineer world-class manufacturing at scale.Mechanical engineering at Halter is not just about design; it's about ownership, impact, and survival in the harshest environments on earth. We have just released our best collar yet, and we are aggressively scaling up production to support farmers and...

  • Control Systems Engineer

    3 days ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Vessev Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

    The roleVessev is creating a new era of how we move on water, and we need a world-class Control Systems Engineer to join the crew. The role will be fast-paced, demanding, and exceptionally rewarding for the right person.Our Vessel Controls team are responsible for the firmware, algorithms, modelling, and simulation that allows our vessels to take flight on...

  • Experienced Electronics Engineer

    3 days ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Halter Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

    About the role  At Halter, we're changing the way the world farms, and that takes deep thinking, fast execution, and world-class engineering. We're growing quickly, expanding into new global markets, and we need experienced people to help us scale. We're looking for an electronics engineer to take full ownership of key parts of our collar hardware. This...

  • Lead RF Antenna Engineer

    5 days ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Halter Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

    The future of food production hinges on an important question: How do we feed the world's growing population without compromising our natural resources? Farmers feed our population and hold the keys to vital climate solutions. At Halter, we're on a mission to enable farmers to run the most productive and sustainable farms. Farmers are using Halter to break...