Embedded Software Engineer

SIEMENS; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global industrial software company is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer in Cambridge. The role involves developing and maintaining embedded software in C/C++ and Python, working on U-Boot and collaborating with hardware teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related fields, and proficiency in C/C++. We offer a hybrid work model and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Great benefits

Rewards from a world leader in industrial software

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
• Experience with U-Boot or other boot loaders.
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++ and Python.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with hardware.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Test-driven development

Problem-solving

Debugging skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

U-Boot

Git

Jenkins CI

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

Job ID: 490765

Posted since: 08-Jan-2026

Organization: Digital Industries

Field of work: Research & Development

Company: Siemens Electronic Design Automation Ltd

Experience level: Experienced Professional

Job type: Full-time

Work mode: Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type: Permanent

Location

• Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer with a year or more experience in writing C and C++ software in a test-driven development (TDD) environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working on U-Boot or other Embedded Systems. You will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software for various hardware platforms. The candidate will create, document, and execute embedded software designs which may involve heavy constraints on time, memory, power, human and machine interfaces and accuracy of signal processing or multiple product areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++ and Python.
• Work on U-Boot or other boot loaders.
• Data acquisition from silicon sensors and instrumentation.
• Implement software in a test-driven development environment.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with hardware.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues.
• Optimize software for performance and memory usage.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes.

Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
• Experience with U-Boot or other boot loaders.
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Knowledge of hardware-software integration.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to have Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software development.
• Experience with other programming languages such as Bash, Java and Perl.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux.
• Knowledge of Jenkins CI, Groovy, and GitLab.
• Experience with Coverity.

Working at Siemens Software

Why us? We offer flexibility between working at home and the office, great benefits, and rewards from a world leader in industrial software.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Siemens Industry Software is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate unlawfully on the grounds of age, disability, gender assignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or trade union membership.

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