Information Technology

Microcontroller programmer

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80% of people earn:

18K - 57K ZAR

10% earn less lthan 18K ZAR

10% earns more than 57K ZAR

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Salaries in the survey are expressed in gross.

Based on the Paylab.com salary survey, 80% of people on the Microcontroller programmer position in the South Africa earn between 18,201 ZAR and 57,214 ZAR monthly gross.

10% of employees earn less than 18,201 ZAR and 10% of people earn more than 57,214 ZAR.

The survey is based on data from employees, cleaned of extreme and duplicate values.

Description of job position

Develop and implement software solutions for microcontroller-based systems.
Write, test, and debug code for microcontroller applications in various programming languages.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with hardware components.
Analyze system requirements and design microcontroller architecture to meet project specifications.
Optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in embedded systems.
Conduct unit testing and validation of microcontroller programs to ensure reliability and functionality.
Document software designs, code, and test results for future reference and compliance.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in microcontroller technology.
Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware issues related to microcontroller applications.
Participate in project meetings and provide technical insights related to microcontroller programming.
Assist in the development of technical specifications and project timelines.
Mentor junior programmers and provide guidance on best practices in microcontroller programming.

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Position Microcontroller programmer - Information Technology in the labour market

In the salary ranking,
the job position takes

159. place

Women representation in position

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Average age of respondent by position

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812. place

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158. place

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