Embedded Software Engineer

Markem-Imaje Industries Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Imaging & Identification (DII), part of Dover Corporation, is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to lead development for next‑generation products in Nottingham, UK. You’ll work on software and firmware for embedded components within an entrepreneurial, agile team and provide technical leadership across partners.

You’ll collaborate with hardware engineers on interface design, drive high‑quality code, implement verification practices, and help shape software architecture and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s in CS/CE/SE with software experience.
• Track record of high‑quality embedded software from requirements to delivery.
• Experience leading a software team.
• Expert in C++ and object‑oriented design.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum.
• Knowledge of verification, unit testing, code reviews.
• Familiar with version control, CI/CD, release management.
• Electronics basics; ability to read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Define and troubleshoot system level software architectures.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on interfacing circuits.
• Test software design and verify firmware compatibility.
• Drive quality and efficiency in embedded software team.
• Lead high‑level software estimation for planning.
• Interface with other teams, stakeholders and customers.
• Act as liaison between cross‑functional teams and partners.

Skills

Advanced C++

OOP

Multi-threading

Memory management

Pair programming

Agile/Scrum

Unit testing

Code reviews

CI/CD

Electronics basics

Oscilloscopes

Communication

Leadership

Education

CS/CE/SE degree

Tools

Version control

CI/CD tools

Automated builds

Technical documentation

Job description

Dover Imaging & Identification (DII)

Dover Imaging & Identification (DII) is a segment of Dover Corporation that includes the following brands: Markem-Imaje, Blue Bite, Solaris Laser, Systech, MS Printing Solutions and JK Group. We design, manufacture and deliver industrial equipment, consumables, software and services solutions for the marking & coding, consumer engagement, product traceability, authentication, and digital textile printing markets. With more than 40 offices and over 3,000 employees worldwide, DII has a presence in +28 countries and offers numerous job opportunities globally. If you're looking for an international, multidisciplinary and collaborative environment that offers a world of opportunities, come join us at DII.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and confident engineer who wants to use their experience and skills, as a member of an innovative team within a global company, focusing on existing as well as next generation market leading products. You’ll be part of an entrepreneurial and agile team, writing software and firmware code for embedded system components, while providing strong technical leadership for internal and external engineering partners. You’ll have an opportunity to take your skills to the next level as you play a lead role in pushing for continual improvement of global embedded software development best practices.

What you will do:

• Defines and troubleshoots system level software design proposals describing complete technical architectures and solutions.
• Works with hardware engineers to help in microprocessor selection, relevant interfacing circuits and input / output communications at the module and systems level.
• Performs component testing of software design, verifies embedded firmware and software functionality and compatibility with hardware design.
• Drive quality and efficiency within the embedded software team by setting an outstanding example in terms of high-quality design, code, and validation.
• Lead and facilitate high-level software estimation to support business planning activities.
• Interface with other engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers to understand the application space and business requirements.
• Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams and as a spokesman for the Software Discipline.
• Use outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to lead and create efficient interfaces with third party engineering partners.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering with professional experience developing software
• Demonstrable record of developing high-quality embedded software for end-user products from requirements analysis to delivery.
• Demonstrable experience in a technical leadership role within a software team.
• Expert knowledge and experience with implementation skills such as object-oriented programming, pair programming, memory management, distributed systems programming, multi-threaded programming, and on-target debugging.
• Advanced knowledge of C++ is required.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices.
• Advanced knowledge of verification skills (test-driven development, unit testing, code reviews, defect characterization, requirements analysis) and planning skills (user story development, backlog management, high-level estimation, and detailed estimation).
• Advanced configuration management skills (revision control, continuous integration, continuous deployment, automated build systems, release management, and technical documentation).
• Intermediate knowledge of electronics including micro-controllers, memory, and peripherals as well as in reading schematics and basic use of oscilloscopes/logic analyzers.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with an ability to influence and build strong, credible relationships.
• Experience in an industrial printing domain is a plus, but not required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Values and Culture

• Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
• Winning through customers
• High ethical standards, openness and trust
• Expectations for results
• Respect and value people

Location: Nottingham, UK