Software Engineer – IOT

Job Location: South San Francisco, CA

Location: Remote (US Time Zones)
Work Hours: Must be available during US business hours (East Coast preferred)
Travel: ~20% for on-site troubleshooting and deployment
Salary: $160K to $190K
Equity: Have a stake in the business you’re helping to build and grow
Work Policy: This role is primarily remote. Live and work wherever you’re happiest and most productive

We’re looking for a backend engineer who’s operated at the edge, literally. If you’ve managed fleets of connected Linux-based devices, built tools to monitor and stabilize thousands of endpoints, and still write clean, production-grade Python, you’re who we want

This is a role for someone who owns uptime, sees logs before dashboards, and isn’t afraid to ssh into broken boxes to figure it out. You’re not just building apps. You’re building the operational backbone that keeps hardware in the field alive and accountable

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and scaling large IoT fleets (1000 plus devices)
• Building backend systems using Python and SQL that handle real world network noise, failure states, and system health
• Working with protocols like NATS Jetstream and MQTT for device messaging and command and control
• Creating internal tools and monitoring pipelines that give teams real signal from noisy environments
• Interfacing with Linux systems at the operational level using journalctl, dmesg, systemd
• Troubleshooting remotely but flying in when it matters

What You Bring

• 5 plus years of professional software engineering experience with clear backend and IoT relevance
• Strong Python and SQL skills, not just scripts, but maintainable, deployable code
• Familiarity with observability tooling like DataDog, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, or Grafana
• Deep comfort working with Linux in production environments
• Track record of building infrastructure and tools that scale and survive

Not a Fit If…

• Your experience is mostly enterprise Java or Spring Boot pipelines
• You haven’t touched a terminal in years
• You’re more interested in writing abstractions than building operational resilience

This is a backend role with real world consequences. You’ll be part of a tight technical team building resilient systems that make distributed hardware just work, no matter what the environment throws at it

Apply now if you’re the kind of engineer who prefers logs over guesses and systems that heal themselves

 

 

Program Manager

Job Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Tired of the usual, traditional “just managing projects” type of role?

What if your next role wasn’t just about managing projects, but about shaping the future of mobility itself?

This is your chance to drive a portfolio of high-impact engineering programs for a global innovation business at the forefront of advanced technology. Here, you won’t just deliver outcomes - you’ll unify diverse teams, mitigate complexity, and build processes that set new industry benchmarks.

Location: Melbourne, Victoria

What’s in It for You

• Lead high-profile engineering programs that directly influence next-generation automotive solutions.
• Partner with global stakeholders across business development, engineering, finance, and manufacturing.
• Drive operational excellence while fostering innovation in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment.
• Play a pivotal role in scaling program management frameworks across a growing international business.

What You’ll Do

• Program Leadership: Oversee cross-functional teams across software, hardware, and applications to deliver programs on time, within budget, and at quality.
• Stakeholder Management: Align with executives, product leaders, and technical teams to ensure shared objectives and transparency.
• Risk Management: Anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain program resilience.
• Resource Allocation: Establish program workload models and optimize resource utilization.
• Reporting & Documentation: Implement reporting structures and maintain clear project documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance processes across program and project management frameworks.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure deliverables meet the highest quality and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years in program management within technology or automotive industries.
• Proven record delivering complex, global projects on a scale.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Atlassian, and Siemens PLM tools.
• PMP certification (or equivalent) highly regarded.
• Strong technical acumen, able to engage with engineering teams at a deep level.
• Inspirational leadership with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity for diverse audiences.

If steering complex programs at the cutting edge of mobility excites you, this is your chance to shape the future - apply today and step into your next big leadership move.

Phone: 0485991211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com.au

 

 

Senior R&D Engineer

Job Location: Sydney, New South Wales

We’re developing a remote sensor that delivers advanced imaging technology at scale and at a fraction of today’s cost. This platform is set to disrupt established markets and enable new applications across robotics, automotive, industrial, and consumer products.

As a Senior R&D Engineer, you’ll be a core member of the technology team, driving innovation from research and validation through to production and global customer integration.

What You’ll Do

  • Core R&D & Validation

    Lead the design, validation, and industrialization of our remote sensor platform.

  • Embedded Systems & Firmware

    Develop and optimize embedded firmware and electronics for high reliability and scalability.

  • Calibration & Application Software

    Build and maintain calibration, testing, and application systems using Python, C++, LabView, Windows DLLs, UART/JTAG, Flask/Nginx, and Unix automation.

  • Electronics & PCB Oversight

    Manage PCB design, testing, and component optimization while working with contract manufacturers to ensure smooth, cost-effective production.

  • Customer Integration & Support

    Collaborate with international customers embedding our technology into their systems, providing direct technical support.

  • Hands-On Problem Solving

    Step in across domains — from debugging electronics and firmware to addressing production and integration challenges.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong background in embedded firmware and electronics systems.

  • Proficiency in Python, C++, LabView, and Unix-based scripting.

  • Experience with PCB design, manufacturing, and DFM.

  • Skilled at debugging and system optimization.

  • Comfortable collaborating with customers and partners on integration.

  • Practical, solutions-oriented mindset in fast-paced environments.

Why Join Us

  • Work on a disruptive remote sensor platform with global impact.

  • Be part of a small, high-impact team where your contribution matters.

  • Own the process end-to-end from R&D to production.

  • Collaborate with international customers building next-generation robotics, automotive, and consumer products.

Apply now to join our core technology team and help redefine the future of imaging.

E: aldwin@runtimerec.com | M: 04 8598 8800

 

 

RF Engineer

Job Location: Nowra, New South Wales

Join a leading defence innovator shaping the future of RF and Electronic Warfare technology.

Design, develop, and test advanced RF and Electronic Warfare systems, including radar and simulator technologies, supporting high-priority defence programs and new R&D initiatives.

Location: NSW

 

Essentials:

  • Defence experience in RF, EW, radar, and simulator systems.
  • Skilled in defence-grade technical documentation and design reviews.
  • 8+ years in electronic hardware and RF design.
  • Proficiency in risk/change documentation.
  • Experience testing equipment for land and sea operations.
  • Skills in upgrading existing RF/EW systems and developing new ones.
  • Ability to select components/materials for defence applications.
  • Eligible for security clearance.

 

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of EMC, safety, reliability, and thermal compliance.
  • Engineers Australia Chartered or equivalent.
  • Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.

 

Ready to shape Australia’s next generation of RF and EW systems?

Let's chat:

E: aldwin@runtimerec.com

P: 0485988800

 

 

Embedded Software Engineer – Contract

Job Location: Melbourne, Victoria



Power the Future. Shape the World.

Join a global leader in renewable energy on a 6-month contract and be part of a mission that’s transforming the way the world stores and uses clean power. This is your chance to engineer solutions that directly drive a cleaner, greener future – and see your work make a global impact.

We’re looking for an Embedded Software Engineer who enjoys taking ideas from concept all the way to production-ready firmware. You’ll be at the heart of developing the control software for the next generation of advanced energy storage products - making sure the code is efficient, reliable, and ready for real-world deployment.

Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Work on industry-shaping projects in energy storage and renewable power
• Learn from and collaborate with seasoned engineering leaders
• Enjoy opportunities to explore different business areas in a fast-growing global company

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Turning product concepts into well-structured C/C++ code (mainly for STM32 platforms).
• Writing and optimising firmware to handle signal processing, filtering, and system communications.
• Working closely with hardware and broader engineering teams to refine and integrate system designs.
• Carrying out both automated and hands-on testing, plus documenting test outcomes.
• Taking ownership of firmware development for energy storage applications.
• Getting involved in product research and early-stage development ideas.
• Supporting broader technology initiatives across ESS and inverter systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years’ solid experience with embedded software, ideally on STM32, ESP32 or similar platforms.
• Strong background in signal processing (analog and digital).
• Hands-on knowledge of embedded comms protocols (Ethernet, USB, CAN, SPI, I²C, Modbus).
• Experience with low-level topics like watchdogs, memory management, error handling.
• Understanding of software development approaches (Agile, Waterfall, V-Model).
• Comfortable bridging hardware and software - from firmware to debugging to lab bench work (rig build, soldering, characterisation, failure analysis).
• Confident in technical writing and producing test documentation.

Nice To Have:

• Background in PV inverters, ESS, or battery management systems.
•Familiarity with high-voltage AC/DC systems and safe working practices.
•Knowledge of mobile app or cloud integration.
•Broader exposure to hardware design or full-stack IoT solutions.
Strong embedded C/C++ skills on STM32/ESP32 platforms.

This is more than a job - it’s your chance to put your code into products that power homes, cities, and the future.

Be part of the change. Apply today.

Phone: 0485991211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com.au

 

 

 

Project Engineer

Job Location: Nowra, New South Wales

Lead defence engineering projects from concept to deployment, delivering mission-critical solutions.

Manage defence engineering projects from concept through production, balancing long-term programs with new R&D initiatives, delivering to defence-grade standards.

Location: NSW

 

Essentials:

  • Strong defence-grade documentation and compliance skills.
  • R&D lifecycle expertise, from concept to production.
  • Recent project management in technical/defence environments.
  • Defence industry delivery experience.
  • Proficiency in risk/change control documentation.
  • Background in systems integration or electronics manufacturing.
  • Experience managing multiple defence projects at the same time.
  • Security clearance eligibility.

 

Desirable:

  • Engineers Australia Chartered or equivalent.
  • Strong collaboration skills across engineering disciplines.
  • Degree in Electronics or Systems Engineering.

 

Drive complex defence projects from idea to reality.

 

Let's chat:

E: aldwin@runtimerec.com

P: 0485988800

 

 

Expression Of Interest – Electrical Designer Or Project Engineer

Job Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Craving more impact from your work in electrical space?

We're keen to connect with experienced professionals who’ve worked across electrical projects in residential or commercial settings - and who share a passion for shaping public spaces and communities across Victoria. This is your chance to get involved in meaningful work spanning urban development, traffic signal systems, road lighting, and full-spectrum electrical designs that meet Australian standards.

We're especially interested in individuals with a strong foundation in:

• Proven track record coordinating and driving residential electrical projects, working closely with internal teams, councils, consultants, and contractors to deliver well-aligned design outcomes
Electrical design and drafting, with experience in residential or commercial developments
• Solid understanding of AS/NZS electrical standards and Victorian compliance requirements
• Capability to produce and interpret detailed electrical drawings and documentation
• Experience in either traffic design (signal layouts and control systems) or public lighting design for arterial and residential roads

Note: Must have full Australian working rights.

Ready to bring your expertise to projects that shape real communities? If you're passionate about electrical design and want to be part of work that truly makes an impact – send your CV and let’s chat.

Phone: 0485991211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com

 

 

Senior Mechanical Designer

Job Location: Adelaide, South Australia


Imagine the world’s best athletes making game-winning decisions powered by technology you helped design.
 
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, your work will go beyond drawings and prototypes and will shape groundbreaking sports systems where precision engineering meets real-time performance.
 
This is your chance to be part of a visionary team, creating innovations that push human potential and redefine the future of elite sport.
 
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
 
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Design mechanical components for electronics-integrated products
  • Create 3D CAD models and drawings using Autodesk Inventor
  • Apply DFM/DFA principles for manufacturability and assembly
  • Prototype and test using 3D printing and rapid iteration techniques
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external manufacturing partners

 

Essentials:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design
  • 5+ years in mechanical product design with electronic integration
  • 3+ years in a professional R&D and manufacturing environment
  • Unrestricted work rights and travel eligibility

 

Nice to have:

  • Experience in early-stage product development
  • Familiarity with compliance/testing in electronics manufacturing
  • Skilled in prototyping and low-volume production methods

 

Make the call. Shape the game. APPLY NOW!

 

E: aldwin@runtimerec.com | M: 04 8598 8800

 

 

Business Development Manager – ESS

Job Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Drive the Future of Energy - Lead Growth Where Innovation Meets Impact

Are you ready to take ownership of growth in one of the most exciting sectors in energy tech? This is your opportunity to shape the commercial direction of a fast-evolving portfolio in Energy Storage Systems and portable power solutions.

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager who brings strategic thinking, market insight, and a proven ability to open doors and build lasting partnerships. You’ll play a key role in expanding market share, deepening customer relationships, and championing products that are redefining how energy is stored, moved, and used.

Location: Melbourne, Australia

What's in it for you:

Competitive pay and career growth opportunities
Collaborative, sustainable work environment

What you'll do:


Develop and execute business plans to exceed sales targets for ESS and portable battery products.
Build strong relationships with distributors, dealers, and end-users to drive revenue and brand growth.
Serve as primary contact for key accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive advantages.
Collaborate with marketing on campaigns and represent the company at industry events.
Provide product feedback to R&D and identify opportunities for cross-selling and product expansion.

What you'll need:

5+ years in business development or sales focused on renewable energy, technology, and market expansion.
Proven track record of exceeding sales targets with a strategic, results-driven approach.
In-depth knowledge of Solar PV, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and portable power markets.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills for closing high-value deals.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities for tailored solutions and market adaptation.
Self-motivated, independent worker and team player; open to domestic and international travel

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector - while being backed by a collaborative, forward-thinking team - we want to hear from you.

Apply now and take the lead in growing technologies that power a more sustainable tomorrow.

Phone: 0485991211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com

Note: This role is open to candidates based in Australia with full working rights.

 

 

Senior Embedded Engineer (Hardware + Firmware)

Job Location: Adelaide, SA
 
Here’s the deal
 
We’ve built the first product of its kind for live sport already in stadiums, already generating revenue, and scaling fast. Now we need a hands-on engineer who can own the next hardware + firmware release end to end.
 
What you’ll tackle
  • Take charge of the MCU-based design: schematics, layout, bring-up, test.
  • Drive low-level C development, from board support through to production firmware.
  • Work with founders and field teams to turn game-day feedback into rock-solid features without slipping the schedule.
  • Keep the design docs tidy, the risk list honest, and the build pipeline humming.
Must-haves
  • 5–10 + years shipping embedded products that made it to paying customers.
  • Comfort wearing both hats, electronics design and C firmware.
  • A habit of spotting trade-offs early and calling them out in plain English.
  • Happy to follow a formal process when it matters, and to sprint when the clock is ticking.
  • Deadline-driven, “let’s just get it done” mindset.
  • On-site presence (Adelaide) – this hardware doesn’t debug itself over Zoom.
Nice-to-haves
  • You’ve delivered under tight broadcast or live-event timelines.
  • You’re a sports nut who knows the buzz of a packed stadium.
  • You like mentoring juniors and leaving a trail of clear docs behind you.
Why join
  • Structured bonus: ~AUD 5 k each year for meeting the plan.
  • Upside: uncapped discretionary rewards—our last big push saw the team pocket AUD 20 k each.
  • Direct line to the founders, zero corporate layers, and the thrill of seeing your work on screen before the final whistle.
Sound like you?
 
Ping me a quick note or your CV and let’s chat. No drawn-out forms, just a straightforward conversation to see if the fit is right.

 

 

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