Embedded Software Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

33 days leave

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work

Team events

Fruit and drinks

On-site parking

Job summary

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in York with hybrid working options. You will play a central role in developing and delivering software for international projects, from concept through to deployment, helping bring innovative features to market.

You will tackle complex technical challenges, work with advanced algorithms, data structures, and RTOS environments, and collaborate with a friendly team focused on high-quality software for next-generation

Qualifications

• Strong background in reliable, embedded, or real-time software systems.
• Degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills for customer-facing work.
• Ability to manage workloads independently and stay organized under pressure.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).

Responsibilities

• Providing integration, consultancy, and training services to global clients
• Supporting product development by translating customer requirements into practical solutions
• Assisting with technical pre-sales, including demonstrations and proof-of-concept work
• Developing and maintaining software
• Delivering responsive and effective customer support, including on-site visits

Skills

Embedded systems

Real-time software

English communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

RTOS

Job description

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £60,000

Location: York (Hybrid working available)

Our client offers an exciting opportunity to play a central role in developing and delivering software for international projects. You'll be involved throughout the full lifecycle-from initial concept through to deployment-helping bring innovative features to market.

In this role, you'll tackle complex technical challenges, working with advanced algorithms, data structures, and language parsing technologies.

They are looking for a motivated and innovative embedded software engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and a proactive, "can-do" mindset.

Ideal candidates will have experience in several of the following areas:

• Strong background in reliable, embedded, or real-time software systems
• Degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field
• Excellent communication skills for customer-facing work
• Ability to manage workloads independently and stay organized under pressure
• Strong written and spoken English skills
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team focused on delivering high-quality software for next-generation, products.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Providing integration, consultancy, and training services to global clients
• Supporting product development by translating customer requirements into practical solutions
• Assisting with technical pre-sales, including demonstrations and proof-of-concept work
• Developing and maintaining software
• Delivering responsive and effective customer support, including on-site visits
• Working with a wide range of processors, compilers, debuggers, and RTOS environmentsBased in York, the position offers flexible hours and hybrid working options. You'll join a friendly, forward-thinking team with a shared passion for technology in an open and innovative work environment.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working hours
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Team events and away days
• Complimentary fruit and drinks
• On-site parking for cars and bikes