Embedded Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology team is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in C++ and Linux to tackle complex hardware challenges. This role involves developing low-level software that drives hardware performance in secure environments. You'll be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, working on mission-critical products and seeing your work come to life from concept to deployment. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and are eager to make a real-world impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ and Linux experience, developing low-level software.
• Understanding of software controlling and optimizing hardware performance.

Responsibilities

• Building solutions from scratch in a rapid development environment.
• Working on products deployed in challenging operational environments.

Skills

C++

Linux

Software-Hardware Integration

Hands-on Development

Job description

Software Engineer – C++ / Linux / Hardware

Location: Gloucester or Guildford

A cutting-edge technology team is looking for a Software Engineer with strong C++ and Linux expertise, coupled with an understanding of how software drives hardware. This role sits within an elite group of engineers developing mission-critical products in highly secure environments, tackling complex challenges with real-world impact.

What’s in it for you?

1. Be part of a rapid development environment, designing and delivering complete solutions within 12-18 months
2. Work on products deployed in challenging operational environments
3. Join a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team of engineers, physicists, and mathematicians
4. See your work come to life from first principles through to fully deployed systems

What we’re looking for

1. Strong C++ and Linux experience – developing low-level software that interacts with hardware
2. Hardware-focused engineering – understanding how software controls and optimises hardware performance
3. Hands-on development – this is not a code maintenance role; you’ll be building solutions from scratch
4. Small-team experience – if you thrive in a fast-moving, start-up-style team rather than a large corporate development environment, this role is for you

Please note we are NOT looking for:

1. Developers focused on pure software applications rather than software-hardware integration
2. Candidates who primarily maintain or test existing codebases rather than building new software solutions
3. Engineers who have only worked on large-scale software teams without hands-on involvement in full-system development

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC or DV level).

If you're a C++ and Linux engineer who thrives on solving complex, real-world hardware challenges, this is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a high-impact environment.

For further information, feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!