C++ Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Zenovo; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & Benefits

Job summary

Zenovo is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Cambridge to develop software for medical devices. You will work on real-time control, sensor data handling and hardware integration in a collaborative engineering environment.

The role focuses on robust C++ development, Python tooling, and cross-disciplinary teamwork to deliver safe, compliant medical electronics with real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in software/engineering required or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in embedded software development.
• Strong C++ and Python for embedded systems.
• Experience with hardware interfaces and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Git and SDLC practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for embedded systems controlling instrumentation and experiments.
• Create interfaces between software and firmware to hardware components (MCUs, sensors, actuators).
• Ensure reliable communication between software and physical devices.
• Diagnose cross-domain issues across software and hardware.
• Support rapid prototyping and integration of new hardware features.
• Maintain and improve existing codebase and perform testing.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across disciplines.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded Systems

Hardware Interfacing

Git

SDLC

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer - C++

Location: Cambridge (On-Site)

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + 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.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across software, hardware and wider engineering disciplines