Embedded Software Design Engineer

Fortis Recruitment Solutions; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm in the Cardiff area is seeking an Embedded Software Design Engineer. The role involves developing and improving embedded software and firmware, as well as collaborating on design and testing. Candidates should have a degree in a related field, strong C and C++ skills, and experience with embedded systems. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or solid experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electronics.
• Hands-on software and firmware experience for embedded systems.
• Strong skills in C and C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software and firmware for various processors.
• Build low-level drivers and communication protocols.
• Write clean, efficient C/C++ code.
• Contribute to design discussions and system architecture.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Embedded systems development

Problem-solving

Agile workflows

Microcontrollers knowledge

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electronics

Tools

Git

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software Design Engineer
Location: Cardiff area

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
Visa sponsorship: Not available (UK rights to work required)

About the Role

We're on the lookout for an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer who loves working with embedded systems and enjoys getting hands‑on with both code and hardware. This is a great opportunity to work on exciting, real‑world products that demand smart, reliable software. You'll be involved in the whole journey — from brainstorming ideas and designing solutions to testing, tweaking, and launching. If you enjoy solving tricky problems and seeing your work make a real impact, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and improving embedded software and firmware for a variety of processors and microcontrollers.
• Building and fine‑tuning low‑level drivers and communication protocols to keep everything running smoothly.
• Writing clean, efficient C/C++ code that performs well in the real world.
• Getting involved in early design discussions to help shape system architecture and technical decisions.
• Working closely with hardware to figure out (and fix!) integration challenges.
• Helping create secure and reliable firmware update systems.
• Taking part in testing — from quick checks to full system validation — to make sure everything works as it should.
• Keeping documentation clear, simple, and useful.
• Collaborating with teams across hardware, systems, QA, and product to bring ideas to life.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A degree or solid experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or something similar.
• Hands‑on experience developing software and firmware for embedded systems.
• Strong skills in C and C++, with a focus on writing reliable and maintainable code.
• Experience with RTOS or bare‑metal development.
• A good understanding of microcontrollers and protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN.
• Comfortable using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
• Familiar with version control (e.g., Git) and Agile workflows.
• Enjoys problem‑solving and isn’t afraid to get stuck into tricky debugging.
• Communicates well and works well with others.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in regulated or safety‑critical environments (e.g., DO‑178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
• Knowledge of FPGA or other low‑level hardware programming.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/test tools.

How to Apply

If you are excited by Embedded Software Design and want to contribute to Lighting Product Development, please apply with your CV and a brief cover note highlighting relevant Embedded Software projects. We will review applications promptly, interview qualified candidates (remote or in‑person), and move quickly. Please send all applications or questions to me.