Embedded Linux/C++ Software Developer

ONYX Insight; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking an experienced Embedded Linux/C++ Software Developer. This hands-on role involves developing embedded systems for wind turbines, collaborating with engineers to innovate and improve software quality and performance. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in C/C++ and Embedded Linux, backed by a relevant technical degree.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in embedded software development, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Strong skills in Embedded Linux, C/C++, and version control with GIT.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for Linux-based monitoring systems.
• Prototype new product features and contribute to product development cycles.
• Take ownership of key software components and contribute to system architecture decisions.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

GIT

UART

CAN

Ethernet

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering

Job description

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Embedded Linux/C++ Software Developer to join our hardware team, working on embedded systems at the core of our industry-leading condition monitoring products for wind turbines.

This is a hands-on, collaborative role where you’ll prototype new features, take ownership of key parts of the hardware devices codebase, and help evolve our existing systems. The role involves developing new functionality, shaping technical solutions, and improving existing code to meet the high standards required for industrial deployment.

Expect to work in a supportive engineering environment where robust, maintainable, and well-tested software is a shared goal — especially for systems operating in remote and demanding conditions.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain embedded software for Linux-based monitoring systems
• Prototype new product features and contribute to product development cycles
• Take ownership of key software components and contribute to system architecture decisions
• Improve existing codebases for performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle
• Contribute to testing, validation, and documentation to ensure high software quality

Ideally, you’ll have/be:

Essential experience:
• 3–5+ years in embedded software development, preferably in an industrial setting
• Strong skills in:
o Embedded Linux, including Device Tree and GPIOs
o C/C++
o UART, CAN, Ethernet
o ARM-based platforms and cross-compilation
o GIT for version control

Nice to have:
• Familiarity with Python, Shell, Bash, or C#
• Experience with SPI, I2C, USB interfaces
• Knowledge of microcontrollers such as STM32 and IDEs like STM32Cube

Education:
• A degree in a relevant technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Electronic Engineering)
Who You Are
• Comfortable working across a multi-disciplinary team of engineers
• Practical, hands-on, and driven by solving real-world engineering problems
• Collaborative and communicative — keen to share ideas and improve as a team
• Focused on quality and continuous improvement

About ONYX

ONYX Insight is a growing technology and engineering organisation in the renewable energy sector. Our vision is to build a more efficient future by becoming the world’s most innovative provider of predictive technology solutions. Our advanced sensing, software and analytics combined with our engineering experience are deployed on wind turbines around the world to maximise production and make turbines more reliable for longer, optimising energy production.

ONYX Insight is part of the Macquarie Group. Macquarie is a global financial services group operating in 34 markets in asset management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory services, capital raising and principal investment. The diversity of the Macquarie Group operations combined with a strong capital position and robust risk management framework has contributed to a 54 year-record of unbroken profitability.
For any further information, or to understand our products and services better, please feel free to look through our website: https://onyxinsight.com/

ONYX Insight are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.