Software Engineer

Who we are:

Irdeto is the world leader in digital platform cybersecurity, empowering businesses to innovate for a secure, connected future. Building on over 50 years of expertise in security, Irdeto’s services and solutions protect revenue, enable growth and fight cybercrime in video entertainment, video games, and connected industries including transport, health and infrastructure. Irdeto is the security partner dedicated to empowering a secure world where people can connect with confidence.
With teams and offices around the world, Irdeto’s greatest asset is its people - our diversity is celebrated through an inclusive workplace, where everyone has an equal opportunity to drive innovation and contribute to Irdeto's success.

The Role: Software Engineer:

We are currently seeking skilled and motivated Engineer for our Decoder SI team to play a key role in the integration of set-top box software solutions. Join our team at Irdeto and contribute to our mission of providing top-quality entertainment solutions to customers across Africa. As an Engineer in the Decoder SI team, you'll play a crucial role in integrating cutting-edge set-top box software solutions and ensuring seamless customer experiences.

Your mission at Irdeto:

• As a Software Engineer in the Decoder SI team, you will be responsible for the system and sub-system software development and integration of enterprise-wide set-top box software solutions.
• Low-level design of Integration Plans and Test Cases to ensure smooth integration processes.
• Reviewing and assessing the SI team's deliverables to maintain high-quality standards and compliance with company processes.
• Coordinating with external customers such as Set Top Box Manufacturers, Middleware software providers, and Chipset providers to ensure successful integration of components.
• Collaborating with internal customers, including Senior Manager Decoder Development and Technology Teams, to align integration strategies and dependencies for releases.
• Ensuring adherence to development processes, policies, and security & software compliance requirements.
• Building and maintaining tools to automate and improve the SI line function.
• Creation, enhancement & enforcement of SI processes & policies with team members and 3rd party software component vendors

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic and/or Computer Engineering or a similar field.
• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in Consumer Electronics and Embedded Software Stack Integration and technologies (preferably in set-top box), working through the Design, Development, Testing, Release cycle and Software delivery.
• Knowledge of Industry-wide best practices of Processes, Integration Techniques and Tools for Embedded Development
Familiarity with SDLC methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, and DevOps.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Embedded C/C++ and core Java programming languages.
• Web technologies (e.g. WS, RESTful, etc.) and scripting languages (e.g. HTML, Javascript, CSS etc.)
• Embedded hardware systems, real-time & Linux operating systems.
• Database Design and Management tools (SQLite, etc.).
• Knowledge of STB software components like on-chip/off-chip drivers, Middleware(e.g. OpenTV, MHP and/or Irdeto) technologies, UI framework.
• DVB (e.g. DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-T, DVB-H, DVB-IP), ISDB, MPEG, H.264, H.265, UHD, HDR, File compression techniques and interactive TV knowledge.

What you can expect from us:

Our people and culture are the heart of our business, and our values of Trust, Accountability, Agility and Innovation inform what we do, and how we work. We believe in investing in our talented employees and promote collaboration, creativity and innovation, health and well-being across our global workforce.
In addition to competitive remuneration and extensive benefits we offer:

• An international and multicultural environment where diversity and inclusivity are celebrated and embraced
• Professional educational opportunities and training program
• Innovation sabbatical
• Volunteer Day
• State of the art office space
• On the job coaching and mentoring
• Flexible work arrangements – via our Work Hard Anywhere policy.
• Some of us run city marathons and even go on snowboarding trips together!
• Casual Friday? Casual every day!
• US$ 500 net for your home office setup after you passed your trial period
• And many additional perks customized to global locations (canteen, fresh fruit, amazing coffee, parking, on-site gym, yoga room to name a few)

Irdeto encourages applications from people with disabilities, as we provide accommodation on request of the candidates that take part in all aspects of the selection processes.

Welcome to Irdeto!

Irdeto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.