Born from Hong Kong's demand for fast, convenient, and reliable payment solutions, Octopus introduced the world's first contactless multi-modal transit payment system in 1997. Since then, this homegrown FinTech company has pioneered innovative payment solutions for urban living across four continents. Our Vision To become the most preferred payment and lifestyle companion that connects customers and business partners through our best-in-class products and services. Our Mission Making everyday life easier. Our Values Customer Centricity, Simplicity & Trustworthiness. Dedicated to addressing customer needs and adapting to evolving market trends, Octopus has broadened its services beyond transportation to encompass retail, e-commerce, cross-border transactions, and travel abroad. Today, we serve approximately 98% of Hong Kong’s population, processing around 15 million transactions at more than HK$300 million on average daily. At the heart of our success are our colleagues. We value mutual respect, foster collaboration, and encourage innovation and partnership. Join us and shape the future of payment solutions. Your impact starts here!

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop embedded software/firmware for Octopus reader devices and IoT services to provide innovative and security solutions for the growing requirements in payment business
• Prioritize tasks and complete works in accordance with planned schedule with high quality deliverables
• Support product rollout, system deployment and performance monitoring
• Identify opportunities of improvements in respective work areas

Requirements:

• University Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related disciplines
• Minimum 4 years of experience in software/firmware development, preferably in Linux, Android or other real-time operating system (RTOS) platforms
• Relevant technical knowledge in programming and system design for embedded systems
• Proficient in programming languages including C/C++ and Java would be an advantage
• Experience with server development for IoT devices is an advantage
• Candidates with project management experience is a plus
• A good team player with strong analytical / trouble shooting skills, able to work under pressure and self-motivated

We offer successful candidate an attractive remuneration package and excellent career prospects. Interested parties please send your resume, present and expected salary, contact details and quoting the reference number by clicking "Apply Now"

Visit our web site: http://www.octopus.com.hk/ [link removed]

The personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. If you are not contacted by us within six weeks, you may consider your application unsuccessful. Personal data with an unsuccessful applicant will be destroyed 12 months after rejection of the application. During this retention period, you have the right to request for correction or destruction of your personal data at any time. Any request for the correction or destruction of personal data should be addressed in writing to our Human Resources & Administration Department.

Octopus is an equal opportunity employer and all employment decisions and Human Resources policies are administered; especially those relating to recruitment & selection, compensation & benefits, promotion & transfer, training & development and termination & redundancy; without discrimination on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex,national origin, marital status, pregnancy, physical and mental disability and family status but on genuine occupational qualification, job performance, employees’ ability and internal/ external relativities.

We operate one of the world's leading and most extensively accepted contactless smartcard payment systems, providing both offline and online payment services. There are over 160,000 acceptance points for Octopus cards in Hong Kong, spanning across the city. We have over 30 million Octopus cards and products in circulation. We handle 15 million transactions a day with transaction value of HK$260 million. 

Our Vision
To become the most preferred payment and lifestyle companion that connects customers and business partners through our best-in-class products and services.

Our Mission
Making everyday life easier.

Our Values
Customer Centricity, Simplicity, Inclusiveness & Trustworthiness.

Our people are our most important asset. We respect each other, embrace collaboration, innovation and partnership. Come join us and make an impact to the future payment society!