Graduate Software Engineer

EMBS Engineering; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Derbyshire is seeking Graduate Software Engineers passionate about software development, especially in embedded systems. This role offers hands-on development from day one and opportunities for long-term career growth. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Hands-on development from day one

Full support and mentoring

Collaborative team environment

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Python.
• A clear passion for software, ideally demonstrated by personal projects.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing embedded software for secure and reliable systems.
• Building higher-level software applications to interface with hardware platforms.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Education

2:1 or above in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Graduate Software Engineer (Embedded & High-Level Software)

Location: Derbyshire

Salary: GBP30-40K + Benefits

Our client is a highly innovative engineering company developing state-of-the-art technologies. Their solutions support mission-critical operations and play a vital role in ensuring safety and resilience across sensitive environments.

As part of continued growth, they re looking for Graduate Software Engineers who are genuinely passionate about software development - particularly in embedded systems and modern higher-level applications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in a business where engineering excellence is at the heart of everything they do.

What You ll Be Doing

• Designing and developing embedded software for secure and reliable systems
• Building higher-level software applications to interface with hardware platforms
• Working with experienced engineers across the full software development lifecycle
• Applying best practices in software engineering, from design to test and deployment
• Contributing to meaningful projects that make a real-world impact

What We re Looking For

• A 2:1 or above in Software Engineering or Computer Science
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Python
• A clear passion for software, ideally demonstrated by personal projects (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32, etc.)
• An interest in embedded systems and/or high-level software integration

Desirable Experience

• Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Git/version control tools
• Linux-based development
• General understanding of software and data security

What s on Offer

• Hands-on development from day one, with full support and mentoring
• A collaborative team working on critical and interesting challenges
• Long-term career development in a growing organisation

Please Note: Due to the nature of this role, you must be a UK National and be able to obtain and retain high-level UK security clearance.

Your Next Step: If you're eager to be part of a team that s shaping the future of high-integrity technology, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career.