Embedded Software Engineer

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd; Denton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Company pension

Training and development

Technical ownership and autonomy

Job summary

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer in Manchester, offering a hybrid working pattern. The role combines firmware development with hardware involvement across the full product lifecycle, from concept to production, with a strong emphasis on real-time embedded systems.

You will work across firmware and electronics, mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative connected products for the UK and international markets.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded C and C++.
• Experience with RTOS/FreeRTOS.
• Experience with ARM Cortex-M, STM32, ESP32, NXP or similar MCUs.
• Experience in embedded systems and MCU/MPU development.
• Hardware and system-level debugging.
• PCB and schematic design.
• Analogue and digital electronics.
• Strong knowledge of SPI, I2C, UART, USB, CAN, Ethernet.
• Experience with embedded cybersecurity, encryption, secure coding, Altium, automated testing or CI/CD would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time embedded firmware in C/C++.
• Lead embedded architecture and system design.
• Work with microcontrollers including ARM Cortex-M, STM32, ESP32, NXP.
• Configure and optimize RTOS environments.
• Develop peripheral drivers (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet).
• Board bring-up, bootloader and hardware debugging.
• Support schematic design, PCB development and hardware validation.
• Work with analogue and digital circuits.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with hardware, software, production and technical teams.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

RTOS

FreeRTOS

ARM Cortex-M

STM32

ESP32

MCU/MPU development

Hardware debugging

PCB design

Schematic design

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

SPI

I2C

UART

USB

CAN

Ethernet

Cybersecurity basics

Tools

Altium

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer

Location: Manchester - Hybrid

Salary: Competitive, Depending on Experience + Bonus

Keywords: Embedded C, C++, RTOS, FreeRTOS, ARM, STM32, Microcontrollers, Firmware, Electronics, PCB

An established electronics and technology business is looking for a Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer to join its growing R&D team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Embedded Engineer who enjoys working across both firmware and hardware, taking ownership of products from initial concept and architecture through to development, testing and production.

You'll join an experienced engineering team developing innovative connected electronic products used across the UK and international markets.

The Role

Working across the full embedded product lifecycle, you'll combine hands-on C/C++ firmware development with electronics and hardware expertise.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing real-time embedded firmware in C/C++
• Leading embedded architecture and system-level design
• Working with microcontrollers including ARM Cortex-M, STM32, ESP32, NXP or similar
• Configuring and optimising RTOS environments
• Developing peripheral drivers including SPI, I2C, UART, USB and Ethernet
• Board bring-up, bootloader development and hardware debugging
• Supporting schematic design, PCB development and hardware validation
• Working with analogue and digital electronic circuits
• Supporting secure, reliable embedded system development
• Conducting technical and design reviews
• Mentoring less experienced engineers
• Collaborating with hardware, software, production and technical teams

What We're Looking For

You'll be an experienced Embedded Electronics / Firmware Engineer with a strong combination of embedded software and electronics knowledge.

Ideally, you'll have experience with:

• Embedded C and C++
• RTOS / FreeRTOS
• ARM Cortex-M, STM32, ESP32, NXP or similar microcontrollers
• Embedded systems and MCU/MPU development
• Hardware and system-level debugging
• PCB and schematic design
• Analogue and digital electronics
• Communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, USB, CAN or Ethernet
• Experience with embedded cybersecurity, encryption, secure coding, Altium, automated testing or CI/CD would be particularly beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Training and professional development
• Genuine technical ownership and autonomy

This role would suit an experienced Senior Embedded Engineer, Embedded Electronics Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer or Electronics Engineer looking for a technically varied position combining firmware, hardware and complete product development.