1) Mobile App Developer Intern (Part-time) – Cross-Platform 2) Undergraduate Embedded Software Engineer

Mobile App Developer Intern (Part-time) – Cross-Platform iOS & Android Ness Corporation · Seven Hills, NSW · 2-3 days/week paid internship · On-site About the role Join our R&D team to help build and maintain the cross-platform mobile app used to set up, monitor and control Ness alarm, security and home-automation devices. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, product owners and testers, and see your work running on real hardware. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate who wants hands-on, mentored experience in mobile and IoT development. What you’ll do • Build and improve app screens and reusable UI components that work on both iOS and Android. • Help implement features that talk to our devices, such as pairing, configuration and real-time status, over the local network and via our cloud service. • Work with REST APIs and real-time (WebSocket) communication. • Write and maintain unit and UI tests. • Take part in code reviews, stand-ups and regular progress updates. • Learn how our app, native platform code (Swift/Kotlin) and device firmware fit together, with guidance from senior engineers. • Over time, contribute to build and release processes. Our stack Our app is built with a modern cross-platform framework ([React Native / Kotlin Multiplatform]), with platform-native code (Swift on iOS, Kotlin on Android) for networking, background services and Wi-Fi connectivity. Some familiarity with any of these is a bonus, but you don’t need experience with all of them. Our engineers will guide and mentor you. In return, we’re looking for someone who is keen to learn independently and ask good questions. What we’re looking for • Currently studying, or recently completed, a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or a related field. • Solid programming fundamentals in a modern language (e.g. TypeScript/JavaScript, Kotlin, Swift, Java, or similar), including data structures and basic async or concurrent code. • Some experience building a user interface, whether mobile, web or desktop, through coursework, personal projects or work. • Basic understanding of how apps call web APIs (REST/JSON). • Comfortable with Git. • Curiosity and willingness to learn new domains, including networking, device protocols and embedded or IoT systems. • Clear communication, and openness to giving and receiving feedback. • Right to work in Australia, and available 2-3 days/week during the semester. Nice to have (not required) • Experience with React/React Native, Kotlin/Android, Swift/iOS or Flutter. • Exposure to sockets, TCP/IP, WebSockets or other real-time communication. • Experience writing automated tests. • Interest in IoT, smart home or security technology. • Personal projects, GitHub or published apps you’d like to show us. Don’t meet every point? Apply anyway. We care more about your fundamentals and curiosity than your tool list. What you’ll get • A dedicated mentor and regular code reviews. • Work on a production app that controls real devices in customers’ homes. • Access to our R&D team, test labs and hardware. • Flexible hours around your studies. • A potential pathway to a graduate or part-time role. How to apply Send your Resume, a short note about why you’re interested, and any GitHub or project links to us. ******************************************************************************************************** Undergraduate Embedded Software Engineer About the role Studying engineering and keen to get your hands on real hardware? This is your chance to write firmware for serious real-world products that are used every day to protect homes, businesses and people. As an Undergraduate Embedded Software Engineer at Ness, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on the embedded systems inside our security, automation and medical alarm products. You'll sit between our hardware, software and production teams, helping maintain and build high-performance systems, and you'll see your work go from the lab bench to the factory floor to the field. You don't need to know it all yet. If you're curious, love solving problems and want to learn how great embedded products are really made, we'll give you the support, mentoring and real responsibility to grow. What you'll do: Firmware development and debugging • Maintain, develop and optimise embedded C/C++ firmware for a range of microcontrollers • Contribute to the design of bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware architectures • Build device drivers and hardware abstraction layers (HALs) for sensors, memory and communication interfaces such as UART, I2C, SPI, USB, RS-485, Ethernet and LCD • Help add new features to existing products across our range • Work directly with senior engineers on maintenance, prototype development and validation • Debug issues using oscilloscopes, multimeters and JTAG/SWD tools • Investigate firmware bugs, field failures and hardware/software integration issues Testing and quality • Carry out automated and manual verification against functional and performance requirements • Help improve firmware reliability, test coverage and product performance • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, including customer-reported issues Collaboration and delivery • Contribute to software architecture, design reviews and technical discussions • Document designs, implementation decisions and test outcomes • Partner with software, hardware, systems and production engineering teams • Deliver reliable software within agreed project timelines • Suggest improvements to development processes, tools and engineering practices • Take ownership of your tasks, with opportunities to lead smaller pieces of work as you grow What you bring: • Currently studying a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline • Solid foundation in C/C++, ideally applied to microcontrollers or embedded projects • Understanding of software design, code reviews, debugging and testing • Interest in how hardware and software work together, such as device drivers, peripherals and hardware interfaces • Familiarity with Git/GitHub and collaboration tools such as Redmine, Slack, Notion or Google Workspace • Awareness of Agile development practices • Ability to turn product requirements into practical technical solutions • Clear written and verbal communication Nice to have: • Experience with an RTOS such as FreeRTOS or ThreadX, or with embedded Linux • Familiarity with embedded IDEs such as Renesas e² studio, STM32CubeIDE, Simplicity Studio or HEW • Hands-on board bring-up, prototyping or hardware debugging, whether through university, internships or personal projects • Object-oriented embedded C++ development, and some C# experience • Exposure to CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions • Experience with Test-Driven Development or automated testing • Understanding of standard encryption algorithms such as AES and 3DES • Experience with wireless and connectivity modules (SRD, Wi-Fi, BLE, cellular), including modem communication, network registration and connectivity troubleshooting • Interest in home security, home automation or medical alarm systems What sets you apart: • Collaborative: You build trusted relationships across disciplines and contribute openly to shared outcomes • Curious: You enjoy exploring new technologies and understanding how complex systems fit together • Quality-focused: You take pride in writing reliable, maintainable software • Ownership: You follow through on commitments and are keen to lead defined pieces of work • Continuous improvement: You look for practical ways to do things better • Adaptable: You stay focused on meaningful outcomes as priorities change Why join Ness Ness has been designing and manufacturing security technology in Australia since 1972. What started as a family-run alarm installation business has grown into one of the country's leading designers and manufacturers of alarm systems, detectors and security products, and it is still family-led today. Engineering you can see and touch. Ness designs its own products in-house, from alarm panels and motion detectors to wireless devices, access control, home automation, intercoms and medical alarms. Our in-house R&D team has developed many award-winning products, and our own manufacturing facility builds them, so your firmware ends up in products made right here. Everything under one roof. Our head office in Seven Hills, NSW, covers more than 5,000 square metres and brings together R&D, automated PCB manufacturing, in-circuit and optical test, and distribution. Few places in Australia offer a student this level of exposure to the full product lifecycle. Quality that matters. We've held ISO 9001 accreditation since 1992 and are certified to manufacture intrinsically safe products. Beyond security, our contract manufacturing work spans automotive, mining, telecommunications and medical clients, and our products are exported to Europe, the USA and South East Asia. People who stay. We have more than 100 staff nationally, with branches in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Our team members stay with us for over 10 years on average, and staff turnover is very low, which says a lot about the working environment. The details • Paid role: This is a paid, casual part-time position with negotiable pay based on your skills and experience • Flexible around your studies: We'll work with you to fit your hours around university, with two or three days per week • Location: Our head office in Seven Hills, NSW How to apply: Send your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, tell us a little about yourself and any embedded projects you've worked on, whether through university, internships or in your own time.