Embedded Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for a Newcastle upon Tyne role, offering £35-45k DOE. The position focuses on developing high-quality embedded and systems software using C/C++ on Linux-based platforms, with exposure to RTOS.

Office-based in Newcastle, the role suits graduates or junior engineers looking to accelerate their careers in embedded systems. Applicants should have a 1st class BEng in electronics or computer engineering and strong maths/science A-Levels,

Qualifications

• 1st class BEng in electronics or computer engineering from a top university.
• Strong A-Levels in maths and science subjects.
• Experience developing embedded software in C/C++ on Linux/RTOS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Developing high-quality embedded and systems software primarily using C and/or C++.
• Working with Linux-based embedded and software platforms.
• Investigating difficult technical problems and debugging issues at both software and system level.
• Taking ownership of development tasks and seeing them through from concept to delivery.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Serial protocols

Networking protocols

Python

C#

Performance-critical software

Education

1st class BEng in electronics or computer engineering

Strong A-Levels in maths & science

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer | Newcastle upon Tyne | £35-45k DOE

My client is a rapidly growing consultancy operating exclusively in high growth sectors solving some of the UK's biggest engineering challenges.

Their team is populated with experienced engineers & provides an exceptional environment for a graduate or junior engineer to accelerate their career in embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing high-quality embedded and systems software primarily using C and/or C++
• Working with Linux-based embedded and software platforms
• Investigating difficult technical problems and debugging issues at both software and system level
• Working with engineers, technical specialists and clients to understand requirements and develop pragmatic solutions
• Taking ownership of development tasks and seeing them through from initial concept to delivery

Required Experience

Education

• 1st class BEng in a electronics or computer engineering from a top 100 global university
• Strong A-Levels in maths & science subjects

Technical

• Strong C/C++ on embedded Linux & RTOS platforms
• Experience with serial and/or network protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet etc.)
• Experience with Python, and another higher-level language like C#
• Completed performance critical software projects

Bonus Skills

• Proficiency with AI-assisted software development/code testing workflows
• Cybersecurity or secure software development experience
• Industrial experience in commercially challenging/highly regulated sectors

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates must be eligible for at least a BPSS check.