Embedded Software Engineer

Markem-Imaje; Beeston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

International environment

Recruitment Referral bonus

Long service awards

Smart casual dress code

Job summary

Markem-Imaje seeks a passionate embedded software engineer to join an agile, global team. You will write software and firmware for embedded components, providing technical leadership to internal and external partners.

You will drive continuous improvement of development practices and participate in system-level design and estimation to support business planning. Nottingham-based, on-site role with growth in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering with professional experience
• Demonstrable record of developing high-quality embedded software for end-user products from requirements analysis to delivery
• Demonstrable experience in a technical leadership role within a software team

Responsibilities

• Defines and troubleshoots system level software design proposals describing complete technical architectures and solutions.
• Works with hardware engineers to help in microprocessor selection, interfacing circuits and input/output communications at modules/systems level.
• Performs component testing of software design, verifies embedded firmware and software functionality and compatibility with hardware design.
• Drive quality and efficiency within the embedded software team by setting an outstanding example in terms of design, code, and validation.
• Lead and facilitate high-level software estimation to support business planning activities.
• Interface with other engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers to understand the application space and business requirements.
• Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams and as a spokesman for the Software Discipline.
• Use outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to lead interfaces with third party engineering partners.

Skills

Advanced C++

OO programming

Multi-threading

Pair programming

Memory management

Distributed systems

On-target debugging

Agile/Scrum

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Masters in CS/CE

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and confident engineer who wants to use their experience and skills, as a member of an innovative team within a global company, focusing on existing as well as next generation market leading products.

You’ll be part of an entrepreneurial and agile team, writing software and firmware code for embedded system components, while providing strong technical leadership for internal and external engineering partners.

You’ll have an opportunity to take your skills to the next level as you play a lead role in pushing for continual improvement of global embedded software development best practices.

What you will do:

• Defines and troubleshoots system level software design proposals describing complete technical architectures and solutions.
• Works with hardware engineers to help in microprocessor selection, relevant interfacing circuits and input / output communications at the module and systems level.
• Performs component testing of software design, verifies embedded firmware and software functionality and compatibility with hardware design.
• Drive quality and efficiency within the embedded software team by setting an outstanding example in terms of high-quality design, code, and validation.
• Lead and facilitate high-level software estimation to support business planning activities.
• Interface with other engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers to understand the application space and business requirements.
• Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams and as a spokesman for the Software Discipline.
• Use outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to lead and create efficient interfaces with third party engineering partners.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering with professional experience developing software
• Demonstrable record of developing high-quality embedded software for end-user products from requirements analysis to delivery.
• Demonstrable experience in a technical leadership role within a software team.
• Expert knowledge and experience with implementation skills such as object-oriented programming, pair programming, memory management, distributed systems programming, multi-threaded programming, and on-target debugging.
• Advanced knowledge of C++ is required.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices.
• Advanced knowledge of verification skills (test-driven development, unit testing, code reviews, defect characterization, requirements analysis) and planning skills (user story development, backlog management, high-level estimation, and detailed estimation).
• Advanced configuration management skills (revision control, continuous integration, continuous deployment, automated build systems, release management, and technical documentation).
• Intermediate knowledge of electronics including micro-controllers, memory, and peripherals as well as in reading schematics and basic use of oscilloscopes/logic analyzers.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with an ability to influence and build strong, credible relationships.
• Experience in an industrial printing domain is a plus, but not required.

What we offer:

• A great job, highly professional environment, and friendly work culture
• Growth opportunities & international environment
• Recruitment Referral bonus
• Long service awards
• Smart casual dress code

You’ll only be the right candidate if you are aligned to our values and culture:

• Winning through customers
• High ethical standards, openness and trust
• Expectations for results
• Respect and value people

Location: Nottingham, UK

Markem-Imaje is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full range of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and label application systems. Markem-Imaje delivers fully integrated solutions that enable product quality and safety, regulatory and retailer compliance, better product recalls and improved manufacturing processes.