Embedded Software Engineer

FINTEC recruit Ltd; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Penicuik. The role involves designing and testing embedded software, primarily in C/C++ for microcontrollers and Linux systems. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in Computer Science or related field. The position offers competitive salary and potential hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers/microprocessors.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test embedded software.
• Develop software for microcontrollers, microprocessors and embedded Linux systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware communication protocols.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Embedded software development

Linux systems expertise

Hardware debugging tools experience

Knowledge of communication protocols

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux build systems (Yocto)

Embedded Linux systems

Job description

Overview

FINTEC recruit is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for our design Engineering client based south of Edinburgh. This is a permanent role with salary negotiable by experience plus bonus/benefits. You will be working within a small multidiscipline engineering team, working closely with hardware and software engineers. Opportunity to grow your expertise in embedded systems and Linux development with a successful established engineering business with products supplied across the globe. Potential hybrid working with flexi start & finish times, early finish on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• To design, implement and test embedded software across a range of microcontrollers, microprocessors and linux-based systems – C/C++
• Developing software for microcontrollers, microprocessors and embedded Linux systems
• Working with Linux Kernel, bootloaders, device drivers and boaod support packages & User Interface engines such as QT and Crank
• To build systems such as Yocto to create custom Linux distributions
• Implement and troubleshoot hardware communication protocols :

Skills and experience required

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years experience in embedded software development
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with embedded software development on microcontrollers/microprocessors.
• Expertise in embedded Linux systems, including kernel, bootloaders, device drivers, and BSPs and user interface engines.
• Familiarity with Linux build systems such as Yocto.
• Solid understanding of hardware principles, including digital and analogue circuits.
• Experience working with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, etc.).
• Experience with standard communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, ETHERNET).
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and awareness of network security concepts.

Full details available on application. To apply please submit your current CV to FINTEC recruit or apply via our FINTEC recruit website.