Embedded Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Ashfield; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join an innovative engineering team in Southampton. You will develop high-quality C/C++ firmware for modern embedded systems used in environmental monitoring and industrial automation. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and strong experience in firmware development. This role offers a salary of £50k and various benefits including 22 days of holiday.

Benefits

£50k salary

22 days holiday + bank holidays

One-month paid sabbatical after 6 years' service

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing firmware for resource-constrained embedded systems.
• Knowledge of digital electronics and common hardware interfaces.
• Scripting experience for automation or testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
• Lead or contribute to firmware projects ensuring timely and robust delivery.
• Contribute to the full product lifecycle from concept to production.

Skills

Firmware development in C/C++

Experience with RTOS environments

Git or version control tools

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar

Tools

Embedded development tools

Compilers and IDEs

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer — Southampton — £50,000

I'm recruiting on behalf of my client in Southampton for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on modern embedded systems used across environmental monitoring, industrial automation, and other real-world applications.

You'll play a key role in developing high-quality C/C++ firmware, supporting projects from concept through to production, and contributing to a culture of technical excellence.

The Role

• Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontroller-based systems


• Lead or contribute to firmware projects, ensuring timely and robust delivery


• Support hardware bring-up, BSP development, and integration of peripheral drivers


• Provide technical input, participate in code reviews, and share best practices


• Help implement CI/CD processes for reliable, frequent deployments


• Contribute to full product lifecycle: concept, development, production and post-launch support


• Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation

What You'll Need

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar


• Strong experience developing firmware in C/C++ for resource-constrained embedded systems


• Experience with RTOS environments (e.g., Zephyr)


• Familiarity with compilers, IDEs and firmware development tools


• Knowledge of digital electronics and common hardware interfaces


• Experience with Git or similar version control tools

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or TCP/IP protocols


• Experience integrating BLE stacks and optimising power usage


• Understanding of compliance considerations (CE, FCC, EMC)


• Scripting experience (e.g., Python) for automation or testing

Benefits

• £50k salary


• Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5pm, Friday: 8:30am-4pm


• 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing annually to 28 days + bank holidays


• One-month paid sabbatical after 6 years' service

If you're passionate about embedded systems and want to be part of a supportive, innovative engineering team, I'd be happy to share more details or discuss your application