Senior Firmware Engineer

Ref: BH-18923 Posted 08 Jul
Ref: BH-18923 Posted 08 Jul
New Zealand, Auckland
$78000 - $130000 per annum
Salary (NZD)
Permanent
Job type
Software Engineering
Specialisation
About the role

Senior Firmware Engineer — Build Smart Vision Tech That Protects Millions

Intro:

  • Develop intelligent, edge-based camera systems for global IoT and smart security
  • Engineer real-time streaming, vision processing and AI integration at the device level
  • Generate new IP for world-first, secure and autonomous smart devices
Step into a senior engineering role where your embedded expertise will drive the future of connected, intelligent camera platforms. You’ll work alongside a technically strong, collaborative team solving complex real-world problems — from board bring-up and sensor tuning to robust OTA updates and platform evolution. Your work will scale into millions of homes and businesses worldwide, keeping people safe and connected.

Job Duties:
As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you’ll scope, design, and deliver high-quality embedded systems for advanced smart vision solutions.
  • Build and maintain robust embedded Linux systems, drivers, and low-level interfaces
  • Integrate new sensors, peripherals, and wireless stacks for edge AI processing
  • Evolve the platform and SDKs to unlock new features and product lines
  • Lead bring-up and validation for new products and support manufacturing test systems
  • Solve tough integration challenges, troubleshoot in the field, and work closely with hardware and customer teams
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural direction and best practices
  • Collaborate with global partners to ensure smooth product rollout
You Must Have:
  • 5+ years commercial software development experience — real products in market
  • Strong C/C++ with solid object-oriented design
  • Embedded Linux experience (Yocto or similar)
  • Proven track record integrating hardware and software, sensors, and drivers
  • Hands-on debugging and low-level problem solving
 We Value:
  • Confidence with GStreamer pipelines or video streaming frameworks
  • Interest in Computer Vision, Image Processing, or smart sensing
  • A collaborative mindset — you lift your team, not just your own code
  • Best practices around quality, test automation, and scalable code
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GoCD
  • Clear, proactive communication across teams and stakeholders
 
What’s In It for You:
Be part of the innovation driving autonomous edge AI and smart vision security. You’ll help create robust firmware that processes live feeds, analyses movement, and interacts intelligently with the physical world. The result? Smarter, safer spaces for millions of people — powered by your code.

This is a chance to solve meaningful problems alongside good people, with real freedom to push the tech forward. You’ll enjoy a strong benefits package including health cover and employee support — plus a roadmap of challenging, rewarding projects to sink your teeth into.

If you’re ready to build the embedded systems behind the world’s smartest connected cameras — get in touch.


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Auckland
$78000 - $130000 per annum
Salary (NZD)
Permanent
Job type
Software Engineering
Industry
Meet the Consultant
Sri Nanduri
Senior Consultant
+64276763456
sri@potentia.co.nz
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