Embedded Software Engineer

Enigma People; Livingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Enigma People Solutions is partnering with a leading engineering firm to recruit talented Software Engineers to work on a variety of high profile projects across multiple industries. Join a collaborative team that is focused on delivering innovative products and developing from proof-of-concept through to full production.

The role involves embedded software on Linux-based systems, real-time work, and customer-facing elements with exposure to real-world applications of your code.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in embedded/real-time system development.
• Strong C++ and C programming skills in a commercial environment.
• Experience with Linux system development.
• Hands-on experience with 16/32-bit microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with buses/protocols (Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C, SPI).
• Experience with embedded wireless module control (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC).
• Ability to produce high-quality, maintainable code.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded and real-time software for technically demanding projects.
• Work with Linux systems (Yocto, Debian) and 16/32-bit MCUs (ARM, PIC, MSP430, DSP).
• Implement standard buses and protocols such as Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C, SPI.
• Develop embedded control for wireless modules (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC).
• Write high-quality code and adhere to best coding practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues efficiently.
• Create customer-facing documentation, reports, and test results.
• Investigate, develop, and integrate new techniques, processes, and tools.

Skills

embedded/real-time

C++/C

Linux development

microcontrollers

buses protocols

wireless module control

high-quality code

problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Job description

Software Engineer - Enigma People Solutions

Enigma People Solutions is partnering with a leading engineering firm to recruit talented Software Engineers to work on a variety of high profile projects across multiple industries.

Join a collaborative team that is focused on delivering innovative products. Apply your skills in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment, developing products from proof-of-concept through to full production.Many of the projects involve embedded software, Linux-based systems, and increasing demand for C++ development, giving you the chance to work across a wide range of exciting technologies. The role also includes customer-facing elements, providing exposure to real-world applications of your work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded and real-time software for technically demanding projects.
• Work with Linux systems (Yocto, Debian) and 16/32-bit microcontrollers (ARM, PIC, MSP430, DSP).
• Implement standard buses and protocols such as Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C, and SPI.
• Develop embedded control for wireless modules (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC).
• Write high-quality code and adhere to best coding practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues efficiently.
• Create customer-facing documentation, reports, and test results.
• Investigate, develop, and integrate new techniques, processes, and tools.

Essential Technical Skills

• Clear commercialexperience in embedded/real-time system development.
• Strong C++ and C programming skills in a commercial environment.
• Experience with Linux system development.
• Hands-on experience with 16/32-bit microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with buses/protocols (Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C, SPI).
• Experience with embedded wireless module control (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC).
• Ability to produce high-quality, maintainable code.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Desirable Skills

• RTOS experience (e.g., FreeRTOS)
• Object-oriented design
• Windows development and C#
• Cryptography/security and TLS stack implementation
• Android or iOS app development
• DSP algorithm development
• Video or still image capture and processing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related subject.