Bare Metal Embedded Software Engineer

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Cambridge is seeking an ambitious Embedded Software Engineer. The successful candidate will work on signal processing and drone control systems, with a salary ranging from £60,000 to £140,000 plus relocation and equity. Strong skills in embedded C and RTOS are essential, along with a hands-on approach to development. This is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly growing team making a significant impact in the tech industry.

Qualifications

• Commercial embedded C experience is essential.
• Knowledge of real-time and low-level development (RTOS/bare-metal) required.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Make an immediate impact on software development.
• Stay hands-on with development activities.
• Help shape the growing software function.

Skills

embedded C

RTOS

bare-metal

Job description

They are on a mission to be the fastest growing tech company in UK history and are making phenomenal progress with development to date. They are growing the software team by 3 between now and Christmas/January and are looking for ambitious embedded software engineers with commercial experience. They will pay from £60,000 to £140,000 + relocation and equity for the right person. That said, they are looking for the best. The nature of the work is likely to be around signal processing, drone control systems and other real time mission critical systems.

Position

• Embedded Software Engineer

Location

• Cambridge

Salary

• £60-140k

Key Skills

• embedded C
• RTOS
• bare-metal

Desirable Skills

• Rust
• C++
• Embedded Linux
• Yocto
• OpenAMP
• STM32
• AMD/Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+

Qualifications

• Commercial embedded C
• Knowledge of real-time and low-level development (RTOS/bare-metal)
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with ownership of projects

Responsibilities

They have a rare chance to make an immediate impact, stay hands‑on with development, and help shape the software function of a company that's scaling fast.

How to Apply

Apply: jamie AT enterpriserecruitment DOT com

Recruiter Info

I’m not an engineer myself, but have a BSc in Computer Science so have a technical understanding. Feel free to send your CV and I can match you to our other suitable roles. I specialise in recruiting software and electronic engineers for technology companies throughout the UK.