Lead R&D Software Engineer

Job in Pretoria, 0002, South Africa

Listing for: RecruitPro Solutions

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-26

Job specializations:

Software Development
Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer

We are recruiting on behalf of the same Pretoria-based medical device company for a Lead R&D Software Engineer to guide software architecture and manage a team of firmware and software engineers.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software and firmware engineers
Drive system design across the full technology stack, ensuring seamless integration between embedded firmware, mobile applications, and cloud environments
Conduct rigorous reviews of system designs, architecture documents, and pull requests
Own the full software product lifecycle from concept through specification, prototyping, validation, production, and post-market improvement
Ensure all software design adheres to ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and IEC 62304
Collaborate closely with hardware engineering and R&D leadership on hardware/software co-design

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Electrical, Biomedical, or Computer Engineering
5+ years of software engineering experience with a track record of delivering complex products from concept to release
Experience or strong inclination toward leading technical teams and managing engineering workflows
Experience in a regulated industry (medical devices, aerospace, or automotive)
Technical proficiency in: C++ (embedded), JavaScript/Node.js, Python, Rust, C#, Bash
Demonstrated experience with AWS cloud environments and application development
Advantageous:
Embedded Linux (Yocto Project), React Native, medical device FDA compliance experience

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