C/C++ Embedded Software Engineer

ECM Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection in Cambridge is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop C and C++ for Linux-based medical devices. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on challenging projects.

Joining the team, you contribute across the full product lifecycle—from requirements and prototyping to architecture, implementation, integration and verification—while liaising with clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related field from a respected university.
• Commercial embedded software development in C/C++ for Linux (RTOS a plus).
• Python scripting; Qt experience welcomed.
• Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and problem-solving; Git experience.
• Full UK work permission without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to requirement definition, prototyping, and architecture throughout the product lifecycle.
• Implement software in C/C++ for medical devices on Linux.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues across the project to verify device integration.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python scripting

Communication

Education

1st or 2.1 degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or related engineering subject

Tools

Git

Qt

Job description

A varied and fulfilling role developing embedded software in C and C++ to power medical devices, this role may appeal to an experienced embedded developer keen to use their skills to make a positive impact.

Joining this Cambridge-based multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will be involved throughout the product development lifecycle. Liaising with clients and colleagues throughout, you will contribute to requirement definition, prototyping, architecting, software implementation, and ultimately device integration and verification.

You will need:

• A 1st or 2.1 degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or related engineering subject from a well-respected university
• Commercial embedded software development experience in C and/or C++ for Linux (and ideally RTOS)
• Python scripting skills for creating software tools and automated tests. Qt expertise is not essential but would be welcome
• Strong written and verbal communication, teamworking, and problem-solving skills, plus a good understanding of software engineering best practices such as version control with Git. Experience with IEC 62304 would be a bonus
• Full existing UK work permission without time limit or sponsorship

Projects will be varied and challenging, providing long term scope to pick up new skills and to advance professionally whilst making a direct impact on the lives of patients. This role is fully on-site with occasional opportunities to travel internationally to visit clients or suppliers. The company have a collaborative and supportive culture and a competitive salary is on offer to the successful candidate.

Keywords: Embedded, C, C++, Qt, Python, RTOS, Linux, Medical Device Software, Client-Facing, Cambridge