Embedded Software Engineer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to manage development environments for safety-critical systems. This hybrid role requires setup of embedded toolchains, compliance with ISO 26262, and support throughout the safety lifecycle. Candidates should have robust experience with embedded software integration and validation tools, as well as real-time operating systems. This is an urgent opening, inviting immediate applications.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the development environment for safety-critical embedded software.
• Set up and qualify embedded toolchains, including compilers, debuggers, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Define and implement software processes in line with ISO 26262.
• Support the full safety lifecycle from requirements through validation.

Skills

ISO 26262 familiarity

Embedded toolchain setup

Model-based design tools

Real-time operating systems knowledge

MISRA C/C++ compliance

Requirements traceability tools experience

Embedded software integration and validation

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

AUTOSAR OS

QNX

FreeRTOS

Polyspace

QAC

DOORS

Polarion

Jama

Job description

Overview

Embedded Software Engineer (Automotive Safety) Hybrid - Hethel

A leading automotive technology company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to establish and manage the development environment for its next-generation safety-critical systems. This position will involve setting up and qualifying embedded toolchains, defining software processes in line with ISO 26262, and supporting the entire safety lifecycle from requirements to validation.

Responsibilities

Establish and manage the development environment for safety-critical embedded software.

Set up and qualify embedded toolchains, including compilers, debuggers, and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.

Define and implement software processes in line with ISO 26262.

Support the full safety lifecycle from requirements through validation.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of the ISO 26262 functional safety lifecycle, including ASIL levels and software tool qualification.
• Experience setting up embedded toolchains, including compilers, debuggers, and CI/CD for embedded systems.
• Proficiency with model-based design tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
• Solid knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) like AUTOSAR OS, QNX, or FreeRTOS.
• Experience with MISRA C/C++ compliance and using static analysis tools (e.g., Polyspace, QAC).
• Proven experience with requirements traceability tools such as DOORS, Polarion, or Jama.
• Hands-on experience with embedded software integration and validation in SIL, PIL, or HIL environments.

This is an urgent role, and the hiring team is actively shortlisting candidates. Please apply with your CV or email removed) for immediate consideration.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.