Department: Engineering
Reports to: Vice President, Embedded Systems
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary:  R75k and R120k, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Join the Team Reinventing the Brick & Mortar Shopping Experience at IOB

Imagine working at a company where you experience the best of both worlds: the fast-paced execution of a startup paired with the guidance of leaders who have built successful scalable solutions. Led by veteran innovator Hannes van Rensburg, we are not just rethinking the evolution of physical retail—we are redefining it.

We believe that physical retail is NOT dead; rather, it has yet to evolve alongside today’s modern customers. Many shoppers are migrating to online platforms because physical retail has fallen short in convenience, selection, pricing, and enjoyment. We need your expertise to make it happen. At The Internet of Behaviors Company (IOB), we envision a future where physical shopping becomes an enjoyable social and retail experience once again. Our goal is to connect physical storefronts with customers in a way that rivals the convenience of online shopping. We’re looking for great teammates to help us shape the future of connected retail, and we invite you to join us.

You will be part of a skilled team that is fundamentally reshaping physical retail, which still accounts for 80% of the overall industry. Together, we will invent a new standard for customer experience, personalized service, and ultimately, a delightful way to shop. You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in technology, develop cutting-edge software and hardware solutions, and be empowered to tackle challenging problems that will stretch your skills and enhance your thinking. If you are ready to join us in building the future of connected retail, we want to hear from you.

About the Team & Role

At IOB, our mission is driven by innovative hardware solutions that power embedded systems, real-time analytics, and advanced AI applications. The Hardware Development Team plays a crucial role in bringing these ideas to life by designing, testing, and optimizing high-performance electronic platforms.

As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of complex electronic hardware systems, from schematic design to PCB layout and testing. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware, firmware, and mechanical designs into robust, scalable products. Your expertise will drive innovation in low-power electronics, high-speed signal processing, and RF communication, ensuring that our solutions meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and testing of high-performance electronic hardware solutions.
• Architect and design schematics and multi-layer PCBs using Altium Designer or equivalent tools.
• Conduct circuit simulations and analysis to validate designs for performance, power efficiency, and signal integrity.
• Oversee hardware prototyping, debugging, and optimization to meet product specifications.
• Define EMI/EMC compliance strategies and design best practices for hardware reliability.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, software, and mechanical engineers to integrate hardware seamlessly into system-level designs.
• Guide DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFT (Design for Testability) to ensure smooth production and scalability.
• Evaluate and select components and technologies to meet system requirements, cost constraints, and lifecycle considerations.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and best practices for hardware development.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation in our products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware design and development, with a focus on embedded systems.
• Strong proficiency in schematic design and PCB layout (Altium Designer preferred).
• Experience with high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and power management.
• Hands-on expertise in RF design, wireless communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, etc.), and low-power systems.
• Deep understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and compliance testing.
• Proficiency in hardware debugging and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other lab tools.
• Knowledge of firmware-hardware interactions, including microcontroller and FPGA integration.
• Strong experience with manufacturing processes, including DFM and DFT best practices.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex hardware development projects.

Bonus Points & Other Considerations

• Experience with AI acceleration hardware (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, TPU, FPGA-based AI inferencing).
• Familiarity with edge computing and IoT hardware architectures.
• Knowledge of thermal management and mechanical integration for compact electronics.
• Experience designing low-power, battery-operated systems.
• Understanding of secure hardware design and cryptographic modules.

If you are ready to join a company that is on a mission to make today’s physical retail experience more convenient, affordable, and enjoyable—then we want to hear from you! Apply today and let’s build this together.  

The Internet of Behaviors Company, Inc. considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.