We are looking for a capable Junior Embedded Systems Engineer to join our team, working on a hybrid basis from our Sydney office and from home. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in C, C++ and RTOS to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 1 to 3 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of C, C++ and RTOS. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Kindred Works is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Junior Embedded Systems Engineer at Kindred Works, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and proactively to your manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Uphold the company's values, policies, security requirements and standards of professional conduct in all activities.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
What we're looking for
1-3 years of professional experience in a Embedded Systems Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of C, C++ and RTOS
Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Kindred Works, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- Employee stock options (ESOPs), giving you a genuine stake in the company's growth and long-term success.
- A culture that actively encourages experimentation, stretch projects and learning from both wins and mistakes.
- Commuter, transport and travel support to make getting to and from work easier and more affordable.
- A home-office set-up allowance plus the laptop, equipment and tools you need to work comfortably and productively.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Free snacks, beverages and regular catered meals to keep you fuelled through the day.
- Structured mentorship, regular feedback and clear, transparent career-progression frameworks to help you grow.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Access to telemedicine and online doctor consultations so you can get care quickly, wherever you are.
- The chance to do meaningful, high-impact work alongside talented, friendly, humble and ambitious colleagues.
- superannuation contributions above the statutory minimum, helping you build long-term financial security for the future.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Transparent, structured pay bands and clear criteria for progression, so you always know how to grow your earnings.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- a generous annual leave allowance well above the statutory minimum, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering