Embedded Software Engineer

Peregrine; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Kingston upon Thames to join a highly skilled engineering team. You will design, develop and maintain real-time embedded software for navigation, sensor and mission-critical systems in demanding environments.

You'll work with multidisciplinary teams, develop within Linux-based embedded platforms, and contribute to architecture reviews, verification, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience developing embedded software using C++.
• Experience working in Linux or Embedded Linux environments.
• Experience developing real-time and multi-threaded applications.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and UDP networking protocols.
• Experience working with complex integrated systems.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience working throughout the full software development lifecycle.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline, or equivalent commercial experience.
• Knowledge of OpenEmbedded, BitBake or Buildroot.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Understanding of embedded networking, device drivers or low-level hardware interfaces.
• Experience using diagnostic and protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark.
• Previous experience within defence, marine, aerospace, telecommunications, transport, industrial automation or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Exposure to navigation, sensing or mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software applications using modern C++.
• Develop software within Linux-based embedded environments.
• Design and implement real-time, multi-threaded applications.
• Work closely with Systems Engineers, Hardware Engineers and Test teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Integrate software with complex hardware and networking systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Participate in technical reviews, architecture discussions and code reviews.
• Support software verification, validation and testing activities.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.

Skills

C++

Linux/Embedded Linux

Real-time systems

Multi-threaded

Networking (TCP/IP, UDP)

Debugging

Full SDLC

Python

Bash

Education

Software Engineering / Computer Science / Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

OpenEmbedded

BitBake

Buildroot

Wireshark

Job description

Permanent | Kingston-Upon-Thames | Embedded C++ | Linux

We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team developing advanced navigation, sensor and mission-critical technology solutions used in demanding operational environments.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated embedded systems, contributing to the design, development and maintenance of real-time software applications that interact directly with specialist hardware. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust, high-performance solutions that support operational excellence and product innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software applications using modern C++.
• Develop software within Linux-based embedded environments.
• Design and implement real-time, multi-threaded applications.
• Work closely with Systems Engineers, Hardware Engineers and Test teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Integrate software with complex hardware and networking systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Participate in technical reviews, architecture discussions and code reviews.
• Support software verification, validation and testing activities.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong commercial experience developing embedded software using C++.
• Experience working in Linux or Embedded Linux environments.
• Experience developing real-time and multi-threaded applications.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and UDP networking protocols.
• Experience working with complex integrated systems.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience working throughout the full software development lifecycle.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline, or equivalent commercial experience.
• Knowledge of OpenEmbedded, BitBake or Buildroot.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Understanding of embedded networking, device drivers or low-level hardware interfaces.
• Experience using diagnostic and protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark.
• Previous experience within defence, marine, aerospace, telecommunications, transport, industrial automation or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Exposure to navigation, sensing or mission-critical systems.

Success in this role means delivering robust, reliable and maintainable embedded software solutions that perform effectively in complex operational environments. You will contribute to the successful delivery of innovative products by maintaining high engineering standards, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring software quality throughout the development lifecycle. The ability to solve challenging technical problems and support the evolution of advanced technology platforms will be key to long-term success.