Embedded C/C++ Software Engineer – Contract

VANRATH; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Belfast seeks an experienced Embedded C/C++ Software Engineer for a 6-month contract with potential for extension. The role involves designing and optimising software for advanced audio and Bluetooth technologies within a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in low-level development and a strong understanding of Linux-based systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in embedded software engineering using C/C++.
• Strong background in code optimisation for constrained hardware platforms.
• Experience with Linux embedded systems development and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise embedded software using C/C++ for audio and Bluetooth systems.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software issues in embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with other developers and system engineers to deliver reliable solutions.

Skills

Code Optimisation

Embedded Software Engineering

Linux Embedded Systems

Bluetooth Stack

Real-time Audio Streaming

Job description

Embedded C/C++ Software Engineer – Contract

VANRATH Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Senior IT Contracts Recruitment Consultant @ VANRATH

Embedded C/C++ Software Engineer – Contract

Location: Belfast (Hybrid, 4 days in Belfast office per week)

Contract: Daily Rate (6 Months -extension likely)

Overview:

We’re looking for an experienced Embedded C/C++ Engineer to join a high-performance team working on advanced audio and Bluetooth technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in low-level development, code optimisation, and Linux-based embedded systems, along with exposure to LC3 codecs and Bluetooth stack integration.

This is a great opportunity to work on meaningful, performance-driven projects in a hybrid setup based in Belfast.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimise embedded software using C/C++ for audio and Bluetooth systems.
• Work with Linux-based embedded environments and contribute to system-level development.
• Improve software performance and resource efficiency through low-level optimisation.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software issues in embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with other developers and system engineers to deliver reliable solutions.
• Contribute to audio feature development and integration (LC3, Bluetooth codecs).
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum teams and technical discussions.

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in embedded software engineering using C/C++.
• Strong background in code optimisation for constrained hardware platforms.
• Experience with Linux embedded systems development and debugging.
• Familiarity with LC3 codecs, Bluetooth stack, and real-time audio streaming.
• Understanding of system resource management and low-level programming techniques.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in the audio or wireless communications domain.
• Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Python or Bash) and automation tools.
• Prior work with Bluetooth LE and protocol stack tuning.
• Competitive daily rate
• Hybrid working (Belfast office, flexible remote options)
• 6–12 month contract with potential for extension
• To apply, send your CV or get in touch with Jennifer Curran, Senior IT contract Recruiter for a confidential chat about the role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media and Information Services

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