Embedded Software Engineer

Computer Futures / SThree Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-integrity embedded systems seeks Embedded Software Engineers in Bristol. You'll enhance their SAFERTOS software and work on exciting projects. This hybrid role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and extensive benefits, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 5%

8% employer contribution to pension

Extensive healthcare benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Free access to training

Opportunities for international travel

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C and assembly languages.
• Hands-on experience in embedded systems design.
• Familiarity with safety-critical standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise SAFERTOS for various processor architectures.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards like IEC 61508.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for innovative solutions.

Skills

C

Assembly

Embedded Systems Design

Networking Protocols

Software Security

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Science

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

SAFERTOS

FreeRTOS

Cortex M3/M4

ARM

MIPS

Power Architectures

Job description

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of embedded technology?

We're looking for Embedded Software Engineers on behalf of a global leader in high-integrity, safety-critical embedded systems to join their expert team in Bristol. You'll play a key role in developing and enhancing their cutting-edge embedded software suite, including our industry-leading real-time operating system, SAFERTOS. Work on exciting projects for clients ranging from innovative startups to world-renowned tech giants.

With a £500M turnover and nearly 3,000 employees worldwide, our parent company specialises in advanced mechatronics systems. Our Bristol-based division is the group's hub for designing safety-critical embedded systems, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and excellence.

This will be a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, it will be 4 days during probation. The office is based in Bristol, candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and optimise SAFERTOS, including porting to various processor architectures.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 26262).
• Create high-quality design and testing documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for global clients.

What you'll get:

• Annual salary up to £60,000 and salary reviews to reward your contributions.
• Annual bonus up to 5% of your salary, based on company and individual performance.
• 8% employer contribution, fully covering auto-enrolment requirements, with no mandatory employee contribution.
• Extensive healthcare benefits.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• 38-hour week with flexible start and finish times around core hours.
• Free access to training through their Enterprise Partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
• As a thriving SME, they're expanding, offering clear pathways to senior roles as the engineering team grows.
• Opportunities for international travel to meet clients or attend industry-leading trade shows.

What you'll need:

• Proficiency in C and assembly languages.
• Hands-on experience in embedded systems design.
• Familiarity with software development in controlled environments.
• Degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics.
• Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, SAFERTOS).
• Low-level embedded engineering experience (e.g., Cortex M3/M4, A7).
• Familiarity with safety-critical standards (e.g., DO-178B/C, IEC 62304).
• Understanding of networking protocols (TCP, UDP) or embedded software security.
• Experience with ARM, MIPS, or Power architectures.
• Exposure to software requirements, configuration management, or multicore devices.

Ready to shape the future of embedded systems? Apply with your most recent CV and I will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

To find out more about Computer Futures please visit www.computerfutures.com

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales