Embedded Engineer | Mission Critical Systems | Custom Projects

SoCode Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to design and develop software for advanced RF monitoring platforms. This role involves ownership of the software lifecycle and collaboration with skilled engineers. Join a mission-driven team making a global impact in national security.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid model

Ownership of projects

Work alongside top-tier engineers

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems.
• Experience developing complex, resource-constrained software.
• Solid understanding of Linux internals and device drivers.

Responsibilities

• Own all stages of the embedded software lifecycle.
• Write robust, high-quality C++ and embedded C.
• Build test automation scripts and ensure high code quality.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux internals

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Linux shell scripting

Python

Rust

Docker

Git

Job description

Embedded Engineer | Mission Critical Systems | Custom Projects

Embedded Engineer | Mission Critical Systems | Custom Projects

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Are you ready to develop real-world embedded systems that operate at the cutting edge of spectrum intelligence?
We’re looking for a Senior Embedded Engineer to design and develop software for one of the most advanced distributed RF monitoring platforms in the world. You’ll join a cross-functional team solving complex engineering problems in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment — with direct impact on national security and spectrum dominance.
This is your opportunity to take real ownership, shape product direction, and collaborate with highly skilled engineers working across hardware, RF, and software disciplines — all under one roof.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own all stages of the embedded software lifecycle: requirements, design, development, test, and deployment
• Write robust, high-quality C++ and embedded C for Linux-based systems
• Develop and review functional specifications and technical documentation
• Build test automation scripts and ensure high code quality through rigorous validation
• Participate in peer reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes

What You’ll Bring

• Strong C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems
• Experience developing and optimizing complex, resource-constrained software
• Solid understanding of Linux internals, kernel development, and device drivers
• Analytical mindset with attention to clean, maintainable code
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously within a team

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with:
  
  • Linux shell scripting
  • Python and/or Rust
  • Docker and Git
  • Distributed systems or networked architectures
  • DSP or RF systems (bonus points for Software Defined Radio work)

Why Join Us?

• Build tech that matters — deployed by defence, intelligence, and national security agencies
• Take ownership — see your work through from prototype to deployment
• Work alongside top-tier engineers — in hardware, RF, and embedded
• Design and manufacturing in one location — fast feedback, no silos
• Flexible hybrid model — core onsite days, autonomy the rest of the week

If you're an embedded engineer who’s ready to take on meaningful challenges and help build systems that make a global impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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