About Exa Product Development
At Exa Product Development, we believe engineering can be a force for good. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing technologies and products that create a positive impact on people, organisations, and the planet.
We take a fresh approach to product development, blending technical expertise with human-centered values to design meaningful solutions. As a Certified B Corporation, we’re committed to responsibility, integrity, and sustainability, ensuring our work drives real-world change.
We’re a motivated, accountable, and client-obsessed team of engineers, working across utilities, medical, consumer, and government sectors. Our expertise spans commercial advisory, mechanical, electronics, firmware, and software development, but what truly sets us apart is our collaborative, supportive culture. We challenge assumptions, push boundaries, and take pride in delivering great work for our clients and each other. Join us, let’s build something that matters.
About the Role
The work is exciting, fast-paced, and varied. You will be a valued member of project teams that have a mix of internal and client team members, contractors, and specialist development partners. You’ll support and advise, both inside and outside of Exa. In a typical week, you may be contributing to proposal generation or project/systems planning, architecting, writing and testing code, collaborating with colleagues through technical review and mentorship, and consulting clients.
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll get to work with modern development tools and technologies such a RTOS, embedded Linux, and IoT/Cloud solutions. You will have direct engagement with clients, exposure to full product lifecycle development, and close collaboration with other disciplines, giving you the tools, visibility, and input you need to get the job done. We have a culture of self-management, so, you’ll have a high degree of ownership, flexibility, and accountability in your role.
Celebrating your contributions to our team, we offer a generous profit-sharing program. The role will suit engineers who are client-focused, value growth and a team-oriented approach to development, and are excited to contribute to the evolution of Exa’s culture, development tools, processes, and commercial offerings.
To be Successful in this Role You Will
- Value communication and collaboration with diverse internal and external teams
- Have 5+ years of professional experience in Embedded C OR C++ AND Python
- Have a high degree of competency in unit testing and the principles of test-driven design
- Be comfortable contributing to software planning, requirements, architecture, design, testing, reviews
- Have a Bachelor of Engineering in Software or Electronics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
The Following Skills are Favourable
- Experience developing medical devices to standards like IEC 62304 and ISO 13485
- Experience working with Embedded Linux
- Knowledge of software architecture and design as it relates to systems engineering
- Professional experience working with STM32 AND/OR Nordic devices
Excited about this role, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria? We’d still love to hear from you!
In Return, You’ll Get
- Generous profit-sharing program and paid Community Volunteer Days
- Company-wide RDOs on the last Friday of every month, a bonus RDO in December, plus paid Birthday Leave = 14 extra days off per year
- A hybrid, welcoming, and supportive working environment; we’re proud winners of Smart50 Workplaces 2023 & 2024: ‘Flexibility, Work-life Balance and Hybrid Work’ and WORK180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025: ‘Pay Equity’
- Individual budget and genuine opportunities for professional development and coaching
- Cutting-edge software, tools, and fully equipped lab with “tools of the trade”
- 8 Weeks’ Paid Gender-Neutral Parental Leave (12-month waiting period)
- A modern, dog-friendly office with a quiet room suitable for new mothers
- Shopping, cafes, trams, and bike trails at our doorstep; shower and towel service, free on-site parking
Where You’ll Be
- A mix of work at home and at Exa's Abbotsford office and lab
- 40-hour workweek with standard hours of 09.00 - 17.30; flexible options e.g. 08:00 - 16:30
- Some travel in Australia as projects require
- Relocation support to Melbourne considered (from within Australia or New Zealand)
- Full-time position
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Exa Product Development is an Equal Opportunity employer. We have an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fair remuneration for all. These commitments, as well as Exa’s Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policies are upheld at every stage of hiring and employment. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their race, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age, or disability; we are dedicated to ensuring all applicants can participate fully in our hiring process.