Senior Software Developer (Signal Processing

A South African defence and aerospace technology company is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their team engineering team in Stellenbosch, Cape Town.

The successful candidate will design and implement advanced signal processing algorithms that enhance the performance of cutting-edge radar and sensing solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-performance, real-time systems in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

• Design, develop, and optimise high-performance signal processing software.
• Develop, test, and maintain robust, low-latency network communication protocols using high-speed TCP/UDP.
• Drive system integration across software, firmware, and hardware components.
• Implement advanced memory management techniques to optimise application stability and performance.
• Manage software baselines using modern version control systems and contribute to collaborative development practices.
• Apply advanced mathematical models to solve complex engineering and signal processing challenges.

• Bridge the gap between advanced mathematical models and high-performance software implementation.
• Develop, optimise, and integrate complex signal processing algorithms into larger system architectures.
• Take ownership of projects from concept through to successful deployment within a multidisciplinary engineering team

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics.
• Master's Degree is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years' industry experience in Software Engineering or Signal Processing.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Stellenbosch.
• Advanced C++ development for performance-critical applications.
• Strong Python programming, scripting, and simulation skills.
• MATLAB programming and modelling experience.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Memory management and system optimisation.
  • High-speed TCP/UDP networking and network programming.
  • Modern source control/version control systems.

• Strong mathematical background, particularly in Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• Experience with system integration
• NVIDIA CUDA parallel computing experience.
• Radar signal processing knowledge or experience.