Embedded Software Engineer

Bright Purple; Musselburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Musselburgh. You will develop and enhance embedded software systems, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team on innovative projects. The ideal candidate has strong C/C++ skills, experience with embedded Linux, and is self-motivated. This role offers a salary of up to £50,000, hybrid working arrangements, and generous benefits including 33 days of annual leave. Join a forward-thinking team to influence product direction in cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

Flexible working arrangements

33 days annual leave

Birthday off

Generous pension package

Excellent health benefits

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ skills with multi-threaded programming experience.
• Experience with embedded Linux, drivers, and TCP/IP communications.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and WebSockets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and enhance embedded software systems.
• Maintain and optimize existing products.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on R&D.

Skills

C/C++ skills

Multi-threaded programming on Linux

Embedded Linux experience

TCP/IP communications

Board-level protocols (USB, I2C, SPI, RS232)

Familiarity with REST APIs

WebSockets knowledge

JavaScript/Node.js

Agile development

Version control (Git/SVN)

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer - Edinburgh (Hybrid – once per week)

A pioneering technology company is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join its dynamic engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to state‑of‑the‑art products, supporting both current systems and next‑generation innovations.

What Is In It For You

• Salary up to £50,000
• Flexible working with once a week into the office
• 33 days annual leave
• Birthday off
• Generous pension package;
• Excellent health benefits

Role Overview

You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of embedded software systems, enhancing a sophisticated, high‑performance codebase. Collaborating with engineers from multiple disciplines, you’ll play a pivotal role in product development, innovation, and research initiatives.

• Develop, test, and enhance embedded software systems
• Maintain and optimise existing products, including processing engines
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on R&D and product design
• Document testing, calibration, debugging, and fixes

What We’re Looking For

• Strong C/C++ skills, multi-threaded programming experience on Linux
• Experience with embedded Linux, drivers, TCP/IP communications, and board-level protocols (USB, I2C, SPI, RS232)
• Familiarity with REST APIs, WebSockets, and JavaScript/Node.js
• Agile development experience and version control (Git/SVN)
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and excellent communicator

Why Join?

Work on cutting‑edge imaging technology in a collaborative, forward‑thinking team, with the chance to influence product direction and grow alongside a rapidly expanding company.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.