Title:  Software Design Engineer

Design real-time embedded software and companion applications for our world leading metal detection products.

About us

At Minelab Electronics, we change people’s fortunes by designing the world’s best hand-held metal detector technology. We have regional offices in Australia, Brazil, India, Ireland, Mexico, the UAE, and the USA and we are proud to supply customers in over 150 countries. Our customers range from humanitarian organisations clearing landmines, to African miners finding life-changing gold nuggets, and historians recovering lost relics.

Since its origins in 1985, Minelab maintains its strong commitment to research and development, innovative design, and exceptional support to detectorists the world over. Minelab is part of the Codan group headquartered in Adelaide, Australia — an ASX listed company delivering innovation, wherever you are.

Our core values and inclusive culture drive an environment of high performance and innovation that changes people’s lives.

About the role

Attention all innovative Software Design Engineers! Join our dynamic cross-domain team and collaborate with industry experts to make market-leading products. Equipped with cutting-edge software engineering tools and processes, you'll actively participate in every stage of the product development lifecycle. Be surrounded by like-minded individuals who thrive on teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Collaboratively design software solutions
• Implement embedded software in C++ using some of the latest C++ 20/23 language features.
• Develop software requirements
• Implement and execute automated tests
• Design and implement development tools, scripts, and utilities.
• Configure software build pipelines
• Perform effective software configuration management

About You

We are seeking applications from Software Design Engineers, with a relevant tertiary qualification, that possess high level working knowledge of embedded operating systems, coupled with a background in C and C++ programming language skills. Additionally, exposure to scripting languages, desktop application design and working with Linux would be highly advantageous.

In this position you will have the opportunity to utilise your pro-active problem solving, conceptual and analytical skills and work alongside a dedicated, friendly, and engaging team, focussed on continuing to develop our world-leading products.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged.  We are looking for someone with genuine passion and can-do attitude for what they do.

Our Head office is located in Mawson Lakes offering a spacious, modern facility, free secure onsite parking, easy access via public transport, and an onsite subsidised café. We also have recreational facilities including a gym, basketball and tennis court, as well as various game tables. Additionally, our staff are provided flexibility to meet the demands of family life, a child-friendly parenting room, and a variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan Group.

Interested in a career with us?

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