Embedded Systems Engineer / Software Engineer at Kite Gen Energy Nigeria Limited

Kite Gen, founded in 2007, is the brand for the new wind generation technology created by Kite Gen Research. Kite Gen wants to offer more efficient solutions to the severe energy shortage of the planet: cheap renewable energy, in large quantities, with no GHG emissions and low land use.  Kite Gen Research is a privately held company with headquarters in Chieri (Turin). Our vision for tomorrow's wind energy is truly international. To help achieve this vision, we want to bring together some of the best scientists and talents in business and technology.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Embedded Systems Engineer / Software Engineer

Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a skilled and motivated Embedded Systems Engineer / Software Engineer to join our engineering team.
• The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in embedded C/C++ programming and hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining embedded systems.
• Familiarity with ARM/STM32 microcontrollers and the ARM/STM32Cube ecosystem is a strong advantage.
• This role offers a great opportunity to work on exciting projects involving firmware development, hardware integration, and real-time system optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware using C and C++
• Work with STM32 microcontrollers and use STM32CubeIDE/CubeMX for code generation and configuration; this is an added advantage
• Work with ARM microcontrollers and understand the ARM Ecosystem, as an added advantage
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate firmware with custom hardware designs
• Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure software reliability
• Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and power efficiency
• Document code, processes, and design decisions in a clear and organized manner
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to system architecture discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 1–5 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems development
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming
• Experience with microcontroller platforms, particularly STM32 and ARM
• Familiarity with STM32CubeIDE, STM32CubeMX, HAL/LL libraries, and related tools is preferred
• An understanding of embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and USB is preferred
• Ability to read schematics and work closely with hardware engineers
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Salary: N400,000 - N500,000 / month.
• A dynamic and supportive engineering team
• Opportunities to work on innovative, real-world projects
• Career growth through hands-on learning and mentorship
• Flexible work arrangements (depending on role).

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief Cover letter to: hr@kitegen.ng using "Embedded Systems Engineer Application – [Your Name]" as the subject of the email.