C++ Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

ZENOVO; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

ZENOVO, a Cambridge-based client, is seeking a C++ Software Engineer with embedded systems experience to work on medical products. You will develop software for instrumentation, hardware integration, and real-time control in a multidisciplinary team.

The role is on-site in Cambridge, with a salary of £50,000-£60,000 plus bonus and benefits, offering the chance to contribute across hardware and software disciplines. Collaboration with scientists and engineers drives practical, real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of professional embedded software development experience.
• Strong C++ and Python skills for Embedded Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for instrumentation and experimental workflows.
• Interface software with firmware and hardware components.
• Ensure reliable communication with devices.
• Fix bugs and improve robustness across software and hardware boundaries.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across disciplines.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded Systems

Git

SDLC

Problem-solving

Communication

Learning agility

Education

Degree in Software or Electronic Engineering

Job description

C++ Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Job Title: C++ Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Location: Cambridge (On-Site)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience)

NOTE: Only candidates with permanent, unrestricted UK working rights will be considered, as visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Overview:

On behalf of a Cambridge-based client, we are looking for a C++ Software Engineer to work on Embedded Systems for a range of Medical Products.

The client develops innovative sensor-based medical electronics for advanced measurement and assessment applications.

Combining advanced sensors, electronics, and life-science technology, my client's product products deliver fast, accurate, real-time results. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, electronics, and healthcare, developing technology with real-world impact.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of software with a strong focus on machine control, instrumentation, hardware integration, and experimental workflows.

This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a few years of commercial experience looking to make a step into a role where they can have a true impact!

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of software controlling instrumentation and experimental workflows.
• Develop and maintain software interfaces to firmware and hardware components, including microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators.
• Support the implementation of reliable communication between software and physical devices.
• Help diagnose and resolve issues across hardware and software boundaries.
• Contribute to the development of backend systems, data handling, and experiment execution.
• Support rapid prototyping and iteration of new hardware and experimental features.
• Assist with integrating new capabilities into the existing software platform.
• Maintain and improve the existing software codebase.
• Fix bugs and improve overall system robustness, reliability, and performance.
• Contribute to unit, integration, and system-level testing.
• Work closely with scientists, electronics engineers, mechanical engineers, and other technical teams to understand requirements and constraints.
• Contribute to technical discussions, solution design, and software architecture.
• Support the continued development and evolution of complex, multidisciplinary products.
• Follow good software engineering practices and contribute to maintaining a high-quality, maintainable codebase.

Experience Required:

• Degree in Software, Electronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years' professional experience in software development for Embedded Systems (Bonus if it is in a regulated industry/sector)
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python for Embedded Systems.
• Experience with Embedded and/or Control Systems, Instrumentation and Hardware.
• Experience interfacing software with hardware such as microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, or other instrumentation.
• Good understanding of Git, automated build processes, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to software development and debugging.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies, systems, and concepts and apply them effectively in a practical environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across software, hardware and wider engineering disciplines
• A genuine interest in working close to hardware and systems, with enthusiasm for solving complex problems in an evolving product environment.