Embedded Software Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for a global energy-technology company. You will lead design reviews, produce XML configurations for Electronic Modules, and develop Python tools to streamline engineering workflows.

The role requires C/C++ embedded experience, Python and Java SE familiarity, and strong OO design for real-time Linux on Windows platforms. You will contribute to robust, maintainable software and mentor junior engineers while applying industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.
• Significant embedded software development experience in C/C++, with familiarity in Python and Java SE.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, real-time systems, and distributed communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Leading and actively participating in design and code reviews, ensuring robustness, compliance, and maintainability of software components.
• Producing and validating XML-based configurations for Electronic Modules, providing advanced troubleshooting and guidance to junior engineers.
• Developing and enhancing Python-based tools used to streamline engineering workflows, automate tasks, or integrate new capabilities.
• Applying strong knowledge of object-oriented design, Java SE, and cross-platform C/C++ development for Windows and real-time Linux, using tools such as LINT or LDRA to maintain code quality.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

Python

Java SE

Object-oriented design

Real-time systems

Distributed protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

LDRA

LINT

Job description

Our client is global energy‑technology company. This role involves deeper expertise in distributed systems, advanced debugging, and developing tools and configurations that support the full subsea controls lifecycle.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and actively participating in design and code reviews, ensuring robustness, compliance, and maintainability of software components.
• Producing and validating XML‑based configurations for Electronic Modules, providing advanced troubleshooting and guidance to junior engineers.
• Developing and enhancing Python‑based tools used to streamline engineering workflows, automate tasks, or integrate new capabilities.
• Applying strong knowledge of object‑oriented design, Java SE, and cross‑platform C/C++ development for Windows and real‑time Linux, using tools such as LINT or LDRA to maintain code quality.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.
• Have significant experience with embedded software development in C/C++, along with familiarity with Python and Java SE.
• Have a strong understanding of object‑oriented design, real‑time systems, and distributed communication protocols