Software Engineer (Algorithms) at Helderberg Personnel

• A well established client based in Technopark, Stellenbosch is seeking to y a Software Engineer (Algorithms) / Applied Scientist who will help design, test, implement and maintain algorithms for machine vision.
• Doppler radar and other signal analysis. Scope includes geometric sensor calibration, modeling and machine learning.

Key tasks include:

• Specifications for any required tests, whether for data gathering or final implementation testing
• Effective benchmarked and tested algorithms in C/C++
• Machine learning source code (training) in Python
• Well maintained training data and error bars on each measured parameter well documented

Requirements include:

• B.Sc., M.Sc. or B.Eng qualification
• At least 7+ years work experience in programming and/or modeling
• Office based work with rare exceptions
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel for work
• Willingness to put in overtime on occasion
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Strong Applied Mathematics background
• Competent in at least one compiled language, preferably C or C++
• Some experience with ML and Python
• Qt experience a plus

Skills / attributes and values required:

• Team Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Attention to detail
• Bias for action with a focus on delivery
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for product improvement
• Committed to improving skills

Closing Date:  2026-01-31