Embedded Software Engineer

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in Cambridge seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to develop real-time systems. You'll work hands-on in C/C++ or Rust, collaborating with engineers to create high-performance products. This role offers the opportunity to shape both architecture and processes while making a significant impact early on. Salary ranges from £50,000 to £85,000, and applications can be sent to a specified email.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in embedded C/C++.
• Knowledge of real-time and low-level development (RTOS/bare-metal).
• Proactive, collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C/C++ or Rust.
• Work closely with electronics engineers.
• Shape tools and testing practices.

Skills

embedded C/C++

RTOS

bare-metal

SoCs

MCUs

Tools

Python

Job description

Overview

Join a well-funded, fast-growing tech company at an exciting stage of growth. We’re looking for a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer to design and build the real-time systems powering their first-generation hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C/C++ or Rust (RTOS, bare-metal, SoCs, MCUs)
• Work closely with electronics engineers to deliver reliable, high-performance products
• Shape tools, processes, and testing practices from the start
• Stay hands-on with coding while influencing architecture and future direction

Requirements

• 3+ years embedded C/C++, (Rust also interesting)
• Knowledge of real-time and low-level development (RTOS/bare-metal)
• Python for prototyping/testing
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with ownership of projects

Details

This is a rare chance to make an immediate impact, stay hands-on with development, and help shape the software function of a company that’s scaling fast.

Position: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £50-85k

Key Skills: embedded C/C++, RTOS, bare-metal, SoCs, MCUs
Desirable skills: Rust

Apply

Apply: jamie AT enterpriserecruitment DOT com

I’m not an engineer myself, but have a BSc in Computer Science so have a technical understanding. Feel free to send your CV and I can match you to our other suitable roles. I specialise in recruiting software and electronic engineers for technology companies throughout the UK.