Arduino Developer

Summary

Join People in Need as an Arduino Developer to design and implement robust software and hardware solutions for the EWS1294 project, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system scalability and reliability.

Requirements

• At least 3+ years of experience as a C/C++ Developer or similar role
• Deep understanding of the Arduino ecosystem and IDE, including libraries, code structure, and syntax
• Experience with various sensors (temperature, motion, light), actuators (motors, relays, LEDs) and microcontrollers
• Experience with communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi)
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Ability to debug both software and hardware issues effectively
• Some experience working with web applications and databases
• Understanding of web services (REST, SOAP) and APIs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Full working proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Design data structures, algorithms, and overall system architecture
• Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code
• Create documentation for code, and other technical aspects
• Provide ongoing technical support and maintenance for deployed software and hardware
• Implement software and hardware, locally in the field (Asia, Africa) as needed
• Participate in relevant Scrum ceremonies

Benefits

• 25 days of paid leave annually; 3 sick days
• Laptop for work (also for personal use)
• PIN covers costs related to travelling abroad such as flights, accommodation, medical check-ups, vaccinations, travel insurance etc
• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations; assistance with visa application procedure
• Free medical helpdesk and psychological consultation available online; travel health insurance
• Relatively flexible working hours
• Access to internal e-learning and webinars
• Language courses
• International online induction for all the new staff (HQ + country programmes of RDD)