Contract Senior Embedded Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology business in Cambridge seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for a 6-month rolling contract. Responsibilities include developing high-quality embedded software and contributing across the entire software lifecycle in a hybrid environment. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in embedded development, strong skills in modern C++/C, and familiarity with Yocto. This role offers a pathway to a permanent position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ and C.
• Experience with Yocto build system and Linux customisation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the full software lifecycle: requirements, design, coding, testing.
• Develop high-quality embedded software in a Linux environment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions.

Skills

Embedded software development

C++

C

Yocto

Linux customization

Version control (Git)

Issue tracking (JIRA)

Job description

Overview

Contract Senior Embedded Software Engineer – 6 Months (Inside IR35)

Cambridge – Hybrid | 6 Months Rolling | Potential Temp-to-Perm

A leading technology business is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support an exciting product expansion. This is a 6-month rolling contract, inside IR35, with the option to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the full software lifecycle: requirements, design, coding, testing.
• Develop high-quality embedded software in a Linux environment.
• Customise Linux distributions using Yocto.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years professional experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ and C.
• Experience with Yocto build system and Linux customisation.
• Knowledge of version control (Git) and issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Background in bare metal and RTOS development.

Desirable

• Familiarity with TDD and modern development practices.
• Understanding of hardware interfaces such as SPI and I2C.
• Ability to use test equipment for debugging and validation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced embedded engineer who enjoys working with cutting-edge products in a collaborative team environment.