Embedded Software Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment consultancy is seeking an Embedded Engineer to design and maintain embedded software for IoT devices. The role involves developing in C/C++, working with RTOS, and implementing wireless protocols. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience and a strong background in embedded systems. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working arrangement, and the chance to work on innovative IoT products in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Hybrid working (Leeds City Centre office)

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge IoT products

Collaborative engineering culture with real technical ownership

Qualifications

• 4+ years' commercial experience in embedded software development.
• Strong experience with Embedded C/C++.
• Solid understanding of RTOS.
• Experience working with wireless communications (e.g. BLE, Wi-Fi, Sub-GHz, etc.).
• Comfortable working on resource-constrained devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++.
• Work with RTOS-based systems.
• Implement and support wireless communication protocols.
• Contribute across the full development lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Debug, test, and optimise embedded systems for performance and reliability.

Job description

The Role

As an Embedded Engineer, you\'ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software for IoT devices. You\'ll work closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++
• Work with RTOS-based systems
• Implement and support wireless communication protocols
• Contribute across the full development lifecycle, from concept to production
• Debug, test, and optimise embedded systems for performance and reliability

Essential Skills & Experience

• 4+ years\' commercial experience in embedded software development
• Strong experience with Embedded C/C++
• Solid understanding of RTOS
• Experience working with wireless communications (e.g. BLE, Wi-Fi, Sub-GHz, etc.)
• Comfortable working on resource-constrained devices

Desirable Experience

• Embedded Linux
• Zigbee or other mesh networking protocols
• IoT product development experience

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working (Leeds City Centre office)
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge IoT products
• Collaborative engineering culture with real technical ownership

If you\'re an Embedded Engineer looking for a new challenge in the IoT space and want to work on meaningful, connected technology, this could be a great fit.