Embedded Software Engineer

Matthew James Group Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop embedded systems using STM32. This role offers hands-on development, product ownership, and collaboration with hardware teams in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience, strong skills in embedded C, and familiarity with TouchGFX. The position offers a competitive salary range of £60,000 - £65,000 and a chance to work on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an Embedded Software Engineer or similar role.
• Strong experience with STM32 microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with embedded C and low-level firmware development.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software using C on STM32F4 microcontrollers.
• Own firmware architecture and low-level drivers.
• Support hardware-software integration and PCB design.

Skills

Embedded C

STM32

TouchGFX

Debug tools

Mixed-signal systems

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Engineer | STM32

Location: Gloucester / Hybrid

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Overview

We are recruiting for an Embedded Software Engineer to work on STM32-based embedded systems. This role suits an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer or Embedded Engineer who enjoys hands‑on embedded software development, hardware interaction, and product ownership.

Embedded Software Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Embedded software development in C on STM32F4 microcontrollers.
• Own firmware architecture, low-level drivers, and system behaviour.
• Develop and debug ADC, SPI, UART / RS485, I2C, GPIO, RTC.
• Implement state machines, alarms, safety logic, and fail‑safe behaviour.
• Support PCB design decisions and hardware‑software integration.
• Develop and maintain TouchGFX embedded GUI applications.
• Manage EEPROM data, calibration routines, and non‑volatile parameters.
• Implement Modbus RTU over RS485.
• Debug embedded systems across firmware, hardware, sensors, and GUI.
• Support testing, validation, production issues, and field failures.
• Produce clear embedded software documentation and release notes.

Embedded Software Engineer Required Experience

• 5+ years as an Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, or Embedded Engineer.
• Strong experience with STM32.
• Embedded C and low-level firmware development.
• TouchGFX or embedded GUI experience.
• Mixed‑signal systems.
• SPI shift registers, relay / SSR control, Modbus RTU, RS485.
• EEPROM (AT24C32), calibration storage, parameter management.
• Confident with oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and debug tools.
• Experience working alongside hardware and mechanical teams.

If you're an Embedded Software Engineer looking for a new opportunity with a growing and very successful company, please apply now to find out more.