Embedded Engineer

KO2 Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruiter in Edinburgh is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join a pioneering program that offers training in VHDL, FPGA, and Xilinx development. This hybrid role promises strong earning potential and a chance to expand skillsets in a niche market. Candidates should possess experience in embedded software and C/C++ programming, with a desire to learn. Apply now to take the next step in your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software development, ideally within embedded systems environments.
• Strong skills in embedded software design and C / C++ low-level programming.
• Understanding of hardware interaction, debugging, and real-time embedded systems desirable.

Skills

Embedded software experience developing on embedded systems

Strong C / C++ low-level programming onto microprocessors and embedded micros

Solid understanding of embedded systems principles

Passion for embedded software and desire to expand into VHDL, FPGA, and Xilinx development

Willingness to learn and grow in an intensive in-house training programme

Interest in applying embedded software techniques to hardware-level design

Job description

Role

Embedded Software Engineer - Learn VHDL, FPGA & Xilinx

Location

Edinburgh + Hybrid Work from Home

Salary

£45,000 - £55,000 DOE

Are you an embedded software engineer looking for a unique opportunity to develop new and highly desirable skills?

A leading business in the field of navigation and autonomy, based in Edinburgh, is taking a proactive and innovative approach to address the shortage of engineers with VHDL and FPGA experience. They are offering an exceptional in‑house training and development programme to help strong embedded software engineers learn and master VHDL, FPGA, and Xilinx technologies.

This is a hybrid role in Edinburgh, paying £45,000 - £55,000, and represents a genuine chance to gain a sustainable, future‑proof skillset that is both niche and in high demand. KO2, with 18 years of recruitment experience, have rarely seen such a forward‑thinking approach to tackling the skills shortage in this area.

The company are leaders in navigation and autonomy, and they understand the limited number of dedicated VHDL and FPGA specialists available. Their solution is to invest directly in their people and the wider electronics community in Edinburgh by training embedded software engineers internally in VHDL, FPGA, and Xilinx. This is an opportunity not only to join a cutting‑edge business but to grow your skills in a field that commands excellent long‑term pay and career prospects.

Applicants should have experience in embedded software development, ideally working within embedded systems environments. You will have strong skills in embedded software design and C / C++ low‑level programming onto microprocessors and embedded micros. An understanding of hardware interaction, debugging, and real‑time embedded systems is desirable.

The business will, of course, also consider those who already have VHDL and FPGA experience and are looking to further develop these skills in a high‑technology environment focused on Xilinx platforms.

To be successful, you will have:

• Embedded software experience developing on embedded systems
• Strong C / C++ low‑level programming onto microprocessors and embedded micros
• A solid understanding of embedded systems principles
• A passion for embedded software and a desire to expand into VHDL, FPGA, and Xilinx development
• A willingness to learn and grow in an intensive in‑house training programme
• An interest in applying embedded software techniques to hardware‑level design

If you are an embedded software engineer who wants to move your career into VHDL, FPGA, and Xilinx development, this is the perfect opportunity to take that step.

Apply now to be part of this pioneering programme in Edinburgh and secure a role that offers not only strong earning potential but also a truly future‑focused skillset.