Embedded Software Engineer

ZENOVO LTD; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenovo is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join our client in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, on-site four days per week. The role focuses on developing firmware for electronic test and measurement equipment, with emphasis on reliability and real-time performance.

Ideal candidates will have 1 year of experience post-university or an industry placement, strong C/C++ skills, RTOS, and experience with hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART). The position offers a competitive salary in GBP.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C/C++ and real-time operating systems.
• Strong knowledge of microcontrollers and low-level interfaces.
• Experience with safety-critical environments and standards.
• Familiar with Git, CI/CD and static analysis tools.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

SPI/I2C/UART

Safety-critical

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Static analysis

Job description

Job Title

Embedded Software Engineer

Location

St Ives, Cambridgeshire (On-Site Working 4-Days Per Week)

Salary

£37,500 - £50,000 (Depending on Experience)

Note

Only candidates with permanent, unrestricted UK working rights will be considered, as visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Overview

Zenovo are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our client in St Ives, Cambridgeshire who designs and manufactures electronic test and measurement equipment, which are sold and recognised globally.

This client is looking to grow their R&D Team which currently sits at 20 heads, to support increasing workloads due to new projects.

An ideal candidate will have at least 1-Year of Experience outside of University however we are happy to consider candidates who have done a Sandwich Degree and completed a year in Industry during their studies.

Key Experience Required

• Proficient in C/C++ and real-time operating systems.
• Deep understanding of microcontrollers and low-level communication interfaces such as SPI, I²C, and UART, with proven hardware–software integration skills.
• Knowledge of system-level design, performance optimisation, fault tolerance, and developing reliable real-time systems (e.g., FreeRTOS).
• Background in safety-critical environments and compliance standards, with strong analytical problem-solving abilities and familiarity with modern tools such as Git, CI/CD, and static analysis.

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