Embedded Software Engineer

Vantage Consulting Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power engineering solutions provider is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge software for advanced measurement technologies in the power industry. This role involves designing and implementing embedded software solutions, working closely with hardware platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong C/C++ experience, knowledge of communication protocols, and an understanding of Agile methodologies. This is a hybrid position based in Warrington.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C/C++, including modern standards (C++ 11/14/17).
• Proven experience in embedded software design and full lifecycle product development.
• Solid understanding of low-level communication protocols (SPI, I2C, RS232) and ARM Cortex microprocessors.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software solutions for next-generation measurement devices.
• Bring up firmware on newly developed in-house hardware platforms.
• Implement software modules that enable embedded devices to communicate with cloud services.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software design

Low-level communication protocols

ARM Cortex microprocessors

Unit testing frameworks

Git

Linux

Agile methodologies

Continuous Integration tools

Power industry awareness

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer (senior and mid-level)
Hybrid - 50/50 Home and Office (Capenhurst)

Join a global, independent provider of end-to-end power engineering solutions, supporting clients in managing and operating electrical networks. This is a well-established, innovation-led organisation with a strong, values-driven culture.

About the Role

You'll play a key role in developing cutting-edge embedded software for advanced measurement technologies used in the power industry. Working in a friendly and supportive team, you'll have the chance to contribute to real innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop embedded software solutions for next-generation measurement devices

Bring up firmware on newly developed in-house hardware platforms

Implement software modules that enable embedded devices to communicate with cloud services

Write clean, maintainable, and robust code that adheres to industry standards

Continuously seek to improve product quality and development processes as product deployment scales

What We're Looking For:

Strong experience in C/C++, including modern standards (C++ 11/14/17)

Proven experience in embedded software design and full lifecycle product development

Solid understanding of low-level communication protocols (SPI, I2C, RS232) and experience with ARM Cortex microprocessors

Experience with unit testing frameworks and Git or similar version control systems

Comfortable working in Linux as both a development and target platform

Adaptability and a proactive mindset, with experience working in Agile environments

Experience with Continuous Integration tools is a plus

Awareness of the electricity or power industry is a bonus

Job Info

Job Title:

Embedded Software Engineer

Company:

Vantage Consulting Ltd

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire

Posted:

Aug 20th 2025

Closes:

Sep 20th 2025

Sector:

Electronics

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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