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FPGA Engineer

FPGA Engineer 10+ Years Exp 5-10 Years Exp 2-5 Years Exp
Job Location: Adelaide, South Australia

FPGA Engineer

Digital Signal Processing | High-Performance Systems | Real-World Deployment

This is not a generic FPGA role.

You’ll be working on high-performance firmware that processes real-world signals at scale, in systems where performance, reliability, and precision actually matter.

We’re partnering with a fast-growing engineering organisation developing advanced sensing and surveillance technologies used in demanding, mission-critical environments. They are expanding their FPGA capability and need engineers who can build, optimise, and deliver firmware that works beyond simulation.

What You’ll Be Working On

  • Development of FPGA firmware for high-throughput, real-time systems
  • Implementation and optimisation of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms
  • Designing scalable, reusable firmware architectures
  • Verification and validation using modelling, simulation, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
  • Integration of firmware with custom hardware platforms
  • Debugging and resolving performance bottlenecks in complex systems
  • Collaborating across hardware, software, and systems engineering teams
  • Contributing to engineering standards, documentation, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

  • Degree in Electronics, Computer Systems, or similar Engineering discipline
  • 3–8 years of experience in FPGA development
  • Strong hands-on experience with VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
  • Experience with tools such as Xilinx Vivado (Intel/Quartus also relevant)
  • Background in verification, simulation, and system-level debugging
  • Experience integrating FPGA firmware with real hardware systems

Strongly Valued (but not essential)

  • Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
  • Exposure to high-speed interfaces (e.g. PCIe, Ethernet)
  • Background in communications, radar, or signal processing systems
  • Familiarity with embedded Linux environments (e.g. Petalinux, Yocto)
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes or spectrum analysers

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to work on engineering problems that don’t exist in textbooks.

You’ll be building systems that operate in real-world conditions, where performance constraints, signal integrity, and system behaviour all matter. The work is complex, multidisciplinary, and outcome-driven.

If you’ve only worked on isolated modules or stayed close to simulation, this will push you.

If you want to build firmware that actually gets deployed and used, this is where it happens.

Important Requirement

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Apply

If you’re ready to work on complex FPGA systems and want to see your work deployed in the real world, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

 

Simon Melano
📞 0485 991 211
📧 simon@runtimerec.com

 

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Electronics Engineer

Electronics Engineer 10+ Years Exp
Job Location: Sydney, New South Wales

We’re working with a highly specialised engineering business developing mission-critical electronic products used in hazardous environments. This is not greenfield R&D only. It’s where design meets reality. Production constraints, compliance, field failures, and customer-specific modifications all collide.

You won’t survive here if you’re purely theoretical or only comfortable in a lab.

What you’ll actually be doing

This role is heavily weighted toward product ownership and lifecycle engineering, not just clean-sheet design.

  • Own and support existing electronic products across production, procurement, and field applications
  • Design and develop new circuits and systems, while improving legacy designs
  • Modify and customise products based on real customer and project requirements
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot issues across development, manufacturing, and field environments
  • Work closely with production and procurement teams to ensure delivery doesn’t break
  • Maintain full engineering documentation. BOMs, PCB files, drawings, manuals
  • Analyse and improve products for reliability, manufacturability, and lifecycle performance
  • Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers for full system integration
  • Ensure designs comply with strict regulatory and certification standards
  • Contribute to new product development when required

What you need to bring

If your experience is shallow or siloed, this role will expose it fast.

  • 10+ years in electronics design and product lifecycle support
  • Strong proficiency in Altium Designer (Altium 365 is a bonus)
  • Deep experience in analog and digital schematic design
  • Proven track record in multi-layer PCB design (8–12 layers, high-speed, high pin-count BGAs like FPGA)
  • Strong understanding of battery systems (Li-ion, Ni-Cd, smart batteries)
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols
    • Ethernet (Gbps, RGMII, MDIO)
    • I²C, UART, SPI, CAN, RS485, LVDS
  • Embedded hardware experience with microcontrollers (PIC, ARM, STM32)
  • Sensor integration (pressure, temperature, etc.)
  • Exposure to wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee)

Nice to have but valuable:

  • Hazardous area standards (IEC/EN 60079)
  • Gas sensing technologies (e.g. methane detection)
  • Industrial displays or imaging systems
  • FPGA development (Intel/Altera, Verilog)

The reality of this role

This is not a role for someone chasing “cool tech” without responsibility.

You’ll be dealing with:

  • Legacy constraints that don’t care about your ideal design
  • Production pressures that force trade-offs
  • Compliance requirements that limit creativity
  • Customers who need solutions, not excuses

If you’ve only worked in isolated R&D or haven’t owned products post-release, you’ll struggle.

Why this is worth your time

 

  • Real ownership. You’re not a small cog in a large machine
  • Direct impact on products used in critical environments
  • A mix of design, problem-solving, and system-level thinking
  • Exposure to complex, regulated engineering challenges most engineers avoid

 

If you can actually handle both design and reality, I want to speak with you.

Send your CV to simon@runtimerec.com or call 0485991211 for a confidential discussion.

 

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Product Development Manager

Production Manager Engineering Manager 10+ Years Exp
Job Location: Adelaide, South Australia

Product Development Manager

Advanced Technology | Multidisciplinary Engineering | End-to-End Delivery

You don’t get hired here to maintain legacy designs.

You get hired to take complex, high-performance products from concept through to real-world deployment, and make them work under pressure.

We’re partnering with a growing engineering organisation developing next-generation hardware-based systems used in demanding, real-world environments. They are scaling their product capability and need experienced Product Development Managers who can own delivery, not just coordinate it.

What You’ll Own

  • Drive the full product lifecycle from concept, design, validation through to production
  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across electronics, software, and mechanical domains
  • Translate product requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions
  • Oversee prototyping, testing, and design for manufacture (DFM)
  • Manage engineering governance, design reviews, and change control
  • Work closely with production, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure delivery outcomes
  • Take accountability for schedule, cost, risk, and performance

What You Bring

  • Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Systems Engineering
  • Proven experience delivering complex physical products into production
  • Strong background working across multiple engineering disciplines and system integration
  • Experience operating in structured engineering environments (e.g. high-reliability, regulated, or mission-critical industries)
  • Ability to move between technical detail and big-picture product decisions
  • Demonstrated ownership of delivery outcomes, not just participation

Why This Role

This is not a coordination role.
It’s a delivery leadership position where you will shape how products are built, validated, and brought to market.

You will be working on high-impact systems, alongside engineers who care about performance, reliability, and getting things right the first time.

Apply

If you’re currently leading products but feel boxed into process, or stuck too far from real engineering decisions, this is worth a conversation.

Send your CV or reach out directly for a confidential discussion:

0485 991 211
simon@runtimerec.com

If this isn’t the right fit but you know someone who operates at this level, feel free to pass it on.

 

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Software Manager

Software Manager 10+ Years Exp
Job Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Software Manager (Embedded Systems)
Location: Melbourne
Salary: ~AUD $175K + Super

Build the software capability, don’t just manage it.

This isn’t a role for someone who sits above the work.

It’s for someone who still enjoys being in it.

We’re working with a growing engineering-led business that is restructuring how it builds products. Instead of generalist engineering leaders, they’re now investing in domain experts. That starts with software.

They need a Software Manager who can lead from the front. Someone who understands embedded systems deeply, can guide a team technically, and still contribute when needed.

You’ll start with a small team. You’ll shape how it grows. And you’ll have direct visibility with leadership.

If you’ve moved too far away from the tools, this isn’t for you.

What you’ll actually be doing

  • Leading and growing a small embedded software team (starting ~3 engineers)
  • Staying hands-on with development when needed
  • Owning delivery across embedded software projects
  • Working closely with hardware teams to ensure system-level integration
  • Setting technical direction without becoming a bottleneck
  • Contributing to broader engineering and product decisions

What matters (and what doesn’t)

What matters:

  • Strong background in embedded software development
  • Experience working closely with hardware (you understand constraints, trade-offs, integration)
  • Proven ability to lead engineers while still contributing technically
  • Comfortable operating across delivery, leadership, and some strategic input
  • Pragmatic mindset. You get things shipped

What doesn’t matter:

  • Perfect job titles
  • Linear career paths
  • Whether you’ve been called “Manager” or “Director”

If you’re still hands-on and can lead, you’re relevant.

Why this role is worth your time

  • Real ownership. You’re not inheriting a bloated team or broken structure
  • Direct access to leadership. No layers slowing you down
  • Opportunity to shape how software is done in the business
  • Backed by a company investing properly in engineering capability
  • Salary aligned with impact (~AUD $175K base)

The catch (because there is one)

This role will expose you if you’ve drifted too far into management.

If you can’t jump into code, challenge engineers technically, or make grounded decisions, it will show quickly.

Interested?

Apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Phone: 0485991211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com

 

If you’re unsure whether you’re “hands-on enough,” you probably already know the answer.

 

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Electronics Design Engineer

Electronics Engineer RF Engineer Firmware Engineer FPGA Engineer 2-5 Years Exp
Job Location: Brisbane, Queensland

Electronics Design Engineer

We’re expanding into Brisbane and building out our engineering team to support defence-focused projects across radar, communications, and signal-processing systems.

Opportunities are now open for Electronics Design Engineers with experience in PCB design, RF, and embedded systems, who want to work on real-world, mission-critical technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design schematics and PCBs (2‑ to 16‑layer) for high‑current, moderate‑voltage (~80 V) systems.

  • Develop and test RF circuits; RF experience is preferred.

  • Integrate power, digital, and RF subsystems.

  • Provide basic firmware or test software using C or Python for board bring‑up and testing.

  • Support FPGA‑based signal‑processing projects.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout (critical).

  • RF design experience (preferred).

  • Exposure to power systems, digital, and RF design.

  • Experience with high‑current, battery‑related hardware.

Desired Additional Skills

  • Basic firmware or test‑software development (C/Python).

  • Experience with FPGA integration.

Candidate Profile – Non‑Negotiables

  • Passion for RF, defence, or electronic‑warfare domains.

  • Team‑first mindset with low ego.

  • Self‑starter who can solve problems independently.

Work Environment

  • Office‑based role; initial period primarily onsite.

  • After onboarding, 1–2 days per week remote work possible.

  • Locations: Adelaide (primary), Melbourne (active hiring pool), Queensland (expansion).

Security & Eligibility Requirements

  • Security clearance required for defence work.

  • Must meet Australian citizenship / ITAR‑type restrictions.

  • Overseas candidates are not eligible at this time.

Compensation

Salary range: AUD $80,000 – $170,000, dependent on RF specialization and experience level.

Company Growth

  • Strong pipeline of defence contracts (ADF) and partnerships (e.g., L3Harris).

  • Planned expansion into Europe.

  • Goal to significantly grow the hardware team over the next 12 months, adding FPGA and software capability.

  • Exploring internal AI/LLM tools within defence constraints.

What Matters Most

This is not a “skills‑first” hire. We prioritize cultural fit, long‑term retention, and the ability to thrive in a highly regulated defence environment.

Interested? Apply now by sending your updated CV or let's have a confidential chat.

Phone: 0485991211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com

 

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Electronics Design Engineer

Power Electronics Engineer Electronics Engineer RF Engineer Electrical Engineer Firmware Engineer FPGA Engineer 5-10 Years Exp
Job Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Electronics Design Engineer

We are expanding our hardware team to support defence-focused projects, including radar, communications, and signal-processing systems. This opportunity is open to engineers based in Melbourne as we scale our national footprint.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design schematics and PCBs (2‑ to 16‑layer) for high‑current, moderate‑voltage (~80 V) systems.

  • Develop and test RF circuits; RF experience is preferred.

  • Integrate power, digital, and RF subsystems.

  • Provide basic firmware or test software using C or Python for board bring‑up and testing.

  • Support FPGA‑based signal‑processing projects.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout (critical).

  • RF design experience (preferred).

  • Exposure to power systems, digital, and RF design.

  • Experience with high‑current, battery‑related hardware.

Desired Additional Skills

  • Basic firmware or test‑software development (C/Python).

  • Experience with FPGA integration.

Candidate Profile – Non‑Negotiables

  • Passion for RF, defence, or electronic‑warfare domains.

  • Team‑first mindset with low ego.

  • Self‑starter who can solve problems independently.

Work Environment

  • Office‑based role; initial period primarily onsite.

  • After onboarding, 1–2 days per week remote work possible.

  • Locations: Adelaide (primary), Melbourne (active hiring pool), Queensland (potential expansion).

Security & Eligibility Requirements

  • Security clearance required for defence work.

  • Must meet Australian citizenship / ITAR‑type restrictions.

  • Overseas candidates are not eligible at this time.

Compensation

Salary range: AUD $80,000 – $170,000, dependent on RF specialization and experience level.

Company Growth

  • Strong pipeline of defence contracts (ADF) and partnerships (e.g., L3Harris).

  • Planned expansion into Europe.

  • Goal to significantly grow the hardware team over the next 12 months, adding FPGA and software capability.

  • Exploring internal AI/LLM tools within defence constraints.

What Matters Most

This is not a “skills‑first” hire. We prioritize cultural fit, long‑term retention, and the ability to thrive in a highly regulated defence environment.

Interested? Apply now by sending your updated CV or let's have a confidential chat.

Phone: 0485991211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com

 

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Electronics Design Engineer

Electronics Engineer 10+ Years Exp 5-10 Years Exp
Job Location: Adelaide, South Australia

Electronics Design Engineer

We are expanding our hardware team to support defence‑focused projects, including radar, communications, and signal‑processing systems. The role is primarily based in Adelaide with additional offices in Melbourne and potential expansion to Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design schematics and PCBs (2‑ to 16‑layer) for high‑current, moderate‑voltage (~80 V) systems.

  • Develop and test RF circuits; RF experience is preferred.

  • Integrate power, digital, and RF subsystems.

  • Provide basic firmware or test software using C or Python for board bring‑up and testing.

  • Support FPGA‑based signal‑processing projects.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout (critical).

  • RF design experience (preferred).

  • Exposure to power systems, digital, and RF design.

  • Experience with high‑current, battery‑related hardware.

Desired Additional Skills

  • Basic firmware or test‑software development (C/Python).

  • Experience with FPGA integration.

Candidate Profile – Non‑Negotiables

  • Passion for RF, defence, or electronic‑warfare domains.

  • Team‑first mindset with low ego.

  • Self‑starter who can solve problems independently.

Work Environment

  • Office‑based role; initial period primarily onsite.

  • After onboarding, 1–2 days per week remote work possible.

  • Locations: Adelaide (primary), Melbourne (active hiring pool), Queensland (potential expansion).

Security & Eligibility Requirements

  • Security clearance required for defence work.

  • Must meet Australian citizenship / ITAR‑type restrictions.

  • Overseas candidates are not eligible at this time.

Compensation

Salary range: AUD $80,000 – $170,000, dependent on RF specialization and experience level.

Company Growth

  • Strong pipeline of defence contracts.

  • Planned expansion into Europe.

  • Goal to significantly grow the hardware team over the next 12 months, adding FPGA and software capability.

  • Exploring internal AI/LLM tools within defence constraints.

What Matters Most

This is not a “skills‑first” hire. We prioritize cultural fit, long‑term retention, and the ability to thrive in a highly regulated defence environment.

Interested? Apply now by sending your updated CV or let's have a confidential chat.

Phone: 0485991211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com

 

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Senior Electronics Design Engineer – Fixed Term Contract

10+ Years Exp 5-10 Years Exp
Job Location: Sydney, New South Wales

Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Sydney | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

This is not a generalist engineering role.

This is for engineers who design, build, and own complex electronic systems.

You’ll be working on highly regulated, implantable technology where failure isn’t tolerated and engineering decisions have direct real-world impact.

If you’re someone who operates comfortably across hardware, systems, and real-world constraints, this is where your work actually matters.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a specialised engineering environment developing next-generation electronic systems used in advanced medical applications.

This is a hands-on, technically demanding role. You will contribute directly to the design, development, and verification of complex electronic subsystems, working across both component and system level.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and external development partners, influencing key technical decisions across the product lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design and develop electronic subsystems for advanced devices
  • Take technical ownership within your domain while contributing at system level
  • Develop and review requirements, specifications, and design documentation
  • Participate in schematic, layout, firmware, and system-level design reviews
  • Support external partners in development and integration
  • Troubleshoot complex issues through debugging and root cause analysis
  • Communicate technical decisions, risks, and trade-offs clearly
  • Support verification and validation, including test development and analysis
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams
  • Ensure designs meet strict safety, reliability, and regulatory standards

What You Bring

You need depth. Not surface-level exposure.

Strong expertise in AT LEAST TWO of the following:

RF / Wireless Systems

  • Bluetooth or RF system design and integration
  • Antenna, EMC, and coexistence considerations
  • Exposure to compliance and regulatory testing

PCB Design & Layout

  • Multi-layer PCB design and schematic capture
  • Mixed-signal, low-noise, or RF-sensitive layouts
  • Design for manufacturability and test

Embedded Firmware

  • Strong embedded C programming
  • Experience with low-power or safety-critical systems
  • Hardware-software integration and debugging

Mixed-Signal ASICs

  • Experience with analog / mixed-signal ASICs
  • Understanding of signal integrity, data conversion, and power management
  • Experience working with ASIC vendors or design houses

Nice to Have

  • Analog electronics and simulation (SPICE, LTspice)
  • Programming beyond embedded (Python, C#)
  • Control systems, DSP, or related domains
  • Experience with FMEA and test method validation
  • Background in regulated environments (ISO 13485, IEC 62304)

Why This Role

  • High level of technical ownership
  • Work on complex, real-world systems
  • Exposure across the full product lifecycle
  • Collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment

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If you’re confident in your technical depth and want to work on engineering problems that demand it, reach out directly.

 

Simon
0485 991 211
simon@runtimerec.com

 

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Account Manager (VIC)

Account Manager 5-10 Years Exp
Job Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Own Key Accounts. Drive Revenue. Lead Growth in Renewable Energy.

If your idea of account management is maintaining relationships, this role is not for you.

This opportunity is for someone who knows how to grow revenue, deepen client partnerships, and convert opportunities into consistent results.

You will join a fast-growing renewable energy manufacturer that designs and develops its own renewable energy related products. With a strong presence across Australia and New Zealand, the business partners with installers, distributors, and EPCs to deliver reliable and scalable renewable energy projects. Backed by in-house engineering capability, this is not a trading business. It is a product-led organisation with real technical depth.

The Role: Account Manager (Renewable Energy)

You will take ownership of key accounts and be measured on growth. This is a commercially focused role where performance is tied directly to revenue outcomes.

You will be responsible for expanding existing accounts, identifying new opportunities within your network, and positioning the business as a preferred mounting partner across projects.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue and Growth

  • Achieve and exceed individual revenue targets
  • Increase wallet share across installers, distributors, and EPCs
  • Drive adoption of new products and convert initiatives into sales outcomes
  • Support national sales objectives and product launches

Client Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for key accounts
  • Build long-term relationships that lead to repeat and increased business
  • Manage the full order lifecycle from initial engagement through to delivery
  • Maintain visibility of pipeline and project activity

Market and Strategy

  • Track key projects, competitor movements, and regulatory changes across Australia and New Zealand
  • Work closely with sales, technical, and marketing teams to align strategies and win opportunities
  • Represent the business at industry events and client engagements

Operational Execution

  • Resolve client issues with urgency and professionalism
  • Ensure efficient order processing, delivery, and after-sales support
  • Monitor receivables and support effective payment collection

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in B2B sales or account management within the solar or renewable energy sector
  • Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
  • Experience working with installers, distributors, or EPCs
  • Strong understanding of the Australian and New Zealand solar market, including standards and compliance frameworks
  • Ability to engage both technical and commercial stakeholders
  • Strong pipeline management, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Experience using CRM systems and leveraging data to drive decisions

Desirable

  • Established network within the Australian solar industry
  • Experience with solar hardware such as mounting systems, panels, or inverters
  • Ability to interpret CAD drawings or technical schematics
  • Willingness to travel domestically as required

What You Can Expect

  • A growing business with a strong market position across Australia and New Zealand
  • A product-driven organisation with in-house engineering capability
  • Autonomy to manage and grow your accounts
  • Direct impact on revenue and business expansion
  • Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing transition to renewable energy

Apply Now

If you are a commercially driven account manager who delivers measurable results and understands the solar market, this is an opportunity to take ownership of your portfolio and drive meaningful growth.

 

Phone: 0485 991 211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com.au

 

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Firmware Engineer 10+ Years Exp 5-10 Years Exp
Job Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Linux, Audio, Video)
Melbourne | Hybrid | Immediate Impact Role

Most embedded roles claim “cutting-edge.” Few actually are.

This one is.

You’ll be working at the intersection of high-performance embedded systems and real-time audio/video networking, building products where latency, efficiency, and reliability aren’t optional.

If you’ve been stuck maintaining legacy systems and want to move into serious system-level engineering, this is where you step up.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Low-Level Engineering
    Develop and optimize C/C++ code on embedded Linux platforms with a strong focus on performance and reliability
  • Streaming & Media Systems
    Build and enhance real-time audio/video pipelines, including codecs and streaming protocols
  • System Performance Optimization
    Solve complex hardware-software interaction issues. Expect deep dives into latency, memory, and throughput
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    Work with internal teams, global partners, and BSP providers to deliver production-ready systems
  • Technical Ownership
    Contribute ideas, not just execution. Influence how systems are built and improved

What You Need to Bring

  • 5+ years experience in embedded systems development with strong C/C++ skills
  • Proven experience working with Linux or embedded Linux environments
  • Hands-on exposure to at least one of the following:
    • Real-time network streaming
    • Audio/video streaming
    • Software A/V codecs
  • Relevant engineering degree
  • Available to start within 4 weeks

Why This Role Is Different

Most roles will keep you comfortable. This one won’t.

  • You’ll work on performance-critical systems, not maintenance work
  • You’ll tackle real-time streaming challenges, not routine tasks
  • You’ll collaborate with hardware-level and global engineering teams
  • Your work will directly impact product performance and user experience

Work Setup

  • Melbourne-based role with hybrid flexibility
  • Some on-site collaboration required
  • Built around output and engineering impact

Next Step

If you’re confident in your embedded Linux experience and want to work on something technically meaningful, reach out directly.

Send your CV or LinkedIn profile to simon@runtimerec.com
Or call/text 0485 991 211 for a confidential discussion

 

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