Senior Software Engineer - Design

Senior Software Engineer

We Go Beyond for A Safer World

Te Turanga - The Role

Are you passionate about innovative design and engineering?

We are seeking a talented and creative Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and refining cutting-edge products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to life, and ensuring our designs meet the highest standards of quality and functionality.

If you have a strong background in engineering design, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to contribute to groundbreaking projects, we want to hear from you.

The focus of the position is :

Maintenance and evolution of Tait\'s Terminals products

Embedded firmware design, implementation and test

Key Responsibilities :

Conduct requirements analysis and modelling

Develop design specifications and implement solutions

Debugging and correcting faulty design.

Demonstrating up-to-date knowledge in the discipline by contributions in technical discussions, writing technical papers / studies and delivering presentations as requested.

Participation in formal review of his or her work and test results, and where appropriate, initiation and leadership of peer reviews.

Mentoring of junior staff

Join Our Team :

If you\'re passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, we offer exciting opportunities for growth and development.

Join us in shaping the future of software design.

O pukenga - About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant Bachelor, Postgraduate or other NZQA approved qualification or relevant experience in the discipline.

As well as :

Exposure to commercial product development for 5+ years

A keen interest in technology and solving problems

Experience developing software in a collaborative team environment

Proficient with C or C++ programming

Experience in use of Python scripting language would be advantageous

Experience with radio technology and transceiver design would be advantageous

Experience with VHDL would be advantageous

Exposure to the full lifecycle of commercial product development

Good communication skills demonstrated by written contributions and verbal presentations

Nga painga - what\'s in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers.

We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together.

We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance after 12 months, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year.

We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with onsite parking, gym, and café.

We recognise your commitment through long service benefits.

We balance work with fun through our active social club!

Ko wai matou - About Us

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world.

Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support.

By joining Tait, you\'ll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

Ko koe pea tenei?

• Sound like your kind of role?

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application with CV and cover letter and we look forward to hearing from you.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to request this to be removed.

Applications close Sunday 19 October 2025

For more information about the company, our products and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website : taitcommunications.com

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