Graduate Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking Graduate Software Engineers passionate about software development, particularly in embedded systems. This role offers hands-on experience from day one, collaborating with experienced engineers on impactful projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and programming skills, ready to contribute to innovative technology solutions.

Benefits

Hands-on development from day one

Full support and mentoring

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• 2:1 or above in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Python.
• Passion for software development demonstrated by personal projects.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing embedded software for secure systems.
• Building higher-level software applications to interface with hardware.
• Working with experienced engineers across the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Embedded systems

Software integration

Education

2:1 or above in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

About

Graduate Software Engineer (Embedded & High-Level Software)

Location: Derbyshire

Salary: £30-40K + 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

Note: Due to the nature of this role, you must be a UK National and 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.