About this role
<p><img src="https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/doc/custom/assaabloya/EB_GPS_banner%20-1200x200pxHID_v22025.png"></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>An Amazing Career Opportunity for </strong><strong>Firmware Engineer!!!</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Location: </strong>Durban, South Africa</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Job ID: </strong>43497</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">At HID, as part of the Physical Access Control Systems business unit we produce cutting edge security products. The PACS business is highly visible and one of our most significant portfolios within HID Global. The PACS products include smart cards, mobile access and identifications, software, services, and controllers for physical access control.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is development of the Biometrics product line. You will be working in an embedded Linux environment, implementing secure and performant applications.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Who are we? </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Check us out: <a href="http://www.hidglobal.com/">www.hidglobal.com</a> and <a href="https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/hidglobal/mycompany/">www.linkedin.com/company/hidglobal/mycompany/</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>HID is an Innovative High-Tech Security Company!</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">At HID you will work as part of a team to deliver high quality features and products to our customers. You will be involved in secure software development and have input on how best to achieve our goals.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS)<br>HID's Physical Access Control Solutions Business Area:</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">HID PAC’s Business Unit focuses on the growth of new clients and existing clients where we leverage the latest card and reader technologies to solve the security challenges of our clients. Other areas of focus will include authentication, card sub systems, card encoding, Biometrics, location services and all other aspects of a physical access control infrastructure. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Role & Responsibilities: </strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Collaborating with other teams to ensure successful delivery of products.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Participate in security reviews with the team helping to identify problem areas.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Assist in finding solutions to the identified problems.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Participate in preparing, reviewing, and completing project documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Writing good, maintainable code.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Work on setting up and maintaining devops pipelines.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Help with identifying and rectifying security related issues.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Desired Skills & Experience:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Legally eligible to work in South Africa.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong communication skills in English.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">5+ years of practical engineering.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Expert in C/C++, not just able to write code, but able to write performant, maintainable code.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Proficient in developing within an embedded Linux environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as docker.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ability to analyze a problem and determine the best steps to solve it.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ability to participate in the design process, providing insight and guidance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Comfortable working with in-circuit emulators, GNU toolchains, gdb and cmake.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strict attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience with distributed embedded systems.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Familiarity with Git and Git workflows.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Dedicated to learning and continuous growth.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Capable of taking a task assigned to you and demonstrating steady progress, realizing when you are going to be blocked and reaching out early.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Able to identify unknowns in assigned tasks and go through the discovery process.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Preference will be given to candidates with the following:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Familiarity with Yocto/Openembedded Linux will be a big benefit.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience Cryptographic Standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience with QA processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Familiarity with cyber security related tools and testing methodologies.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">SAFe or Agile experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience with gitflow.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience with DevSecOps and tools like Snyk and Zaproxy</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Competitive salary and rewards package.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Why apply?</strong> </span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Empowerment:</strong> 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.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Innovation:</strong> You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Integrity:</strong> 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.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact [email protected].</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly, all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support, not replace, human judgment in the evaluation process. </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p> </p> <p><b>We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!</b><br> 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. <br> <br> 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 63,000 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.</p> <p> #LI-HIDGlobal</p>