Senior Software Engineer -UI

Who we are:

Irdeto is the world leader in digital platform cybersecurity, empowering businesses to innovate for a secure, connected future. Building on over 50 years of expertise in security, Irdeto’s services and solutions protect revenue, enable growth and fight cybercrime in video entertainment, video games, and connected industries including transport, health and infrastructure. Irdeto is the security partner dedicated to empowering a secure world where people can connect with confidence. 
 
With teams and offices around the world, Irdeto’s greatest asset is its people - our diversity is celebrated through an inclusive workplace, where everyone has an equal opportunity to drive innovation and contribute to Irdeto's success. 

The Role: Senior Software Engineer

We are currently seeking skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer for our Decoder UI Dev team to play a key role in the Software development, planning, design and delivering on project requirements for MultiChoice project. Join our team at Irdeto and contribute to our mission of providing top-quality entertainment solutions to customers across Africa. As an Engineer in the Decoder UI Dev team, you'll play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge set-top box software solutions and ensuring seamless customer experiences.

Your mission at Irdeto:

• As a Software Engineer in the Decoder UI Dev team, you will be responsible for Software development, bug fixing, technical recommendations (incl. impact assessment & test focus) & lifecycle management 

• Collaborating with internal customers, including Senior Manager Decoder Development and Technology Teams, to align development strategies and dependencies for releases.

• Software development, planning, design and investigation.

• Reviewing and assessing the UI team's deliverables to maintain high-quality standards and compliance with company processes.

• Ensuring adherence to development processes, policies, and security & software compliance requirements.

• Develop, enhance & enforce development processes & policies with team members and 3rd party software component vendors. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic and/or Computer Engineering or a similar field.

• Typically, 6+ years of experience in a Consumer Electronic and Embedded Software Stack Development (preferably STB), working through the Design, Development, Testing, Release cycle.

• Software delivery in Core Java systems and/or Web applications on Embedded devices. 

• Understanding of Android TV, HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript.

• Knowledge of Object Orientated principles and design patterns 

• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, and DevOps.

Technical Experience Required:

• Core Java programming languages.

• Web technologies (e.g. WS, RESTful, etc.) and scripting languages (e.g. HTML, Javascript, CSS etc.) 

• Embedded hardware systems, real-time & Linux operating systems. 

• Database Design and Management tools (SQLite, etc.). 

• Knowledge of STB software components like on-chip/off-chip drivers, Middleware(e.g. OpenTV, MHP and/or Irdeto) technologies, UI framework. 

• DVB (e.g. DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-T, DVB-H, DVB-IP), ISDB, MPEG, H.264, H.265, UHD, HDR, File compression techniques and interactive TV knowledge.

What you can expect from us: 

Our people and culture are the heart of our business, and our values of Trust, Accountability, Agility and Innovation inform what we do, and how we work. We believe in investing in our talented employees and promote collaboration, creativity and innovation, health and well-being across our global workforce. 
  
In addition to competitive remuneration and extensive benefits we offer: 

• An international and multicultural environment where diversity and inclusivity are celebrated and embraced  
• Professional educational opportunities and training program 
• Innovation sabbatical 
• Volunteer Day 
• State of the art office space 
• On the job coaching and mentoring 
• Flexible work arrangements – via our Work Hard Anywhere policy. 
• Some of us run city marathons and even go on snowboarding trips together! 
• Casual Friday? Casual every day! 
•  US$ 500 net for your home office setup after you passed your trial period
• And many additional perks customized to global locations (canteen, fresh fruit, amazing coffee, parking, on-site gym, yoga room to name a few) 

Irdeto encourages applications from people with disabilities, as we provide accommodation on request of the candidates that take part in all aspects of the selection processes.

Welcome to Irdeto!

Irdeto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.