Embedded Software Engineer at Well-funded healthtech startup

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-funded healthtech startup in London is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge diagnostic systems. This role involves designing robust embedded software in C/C++, integrating various sensors, and performing debugging. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience with real-time applications and a degree in Engineering. This is a unique opportunity to impact healthcare technology while collaborating in a fast-paced environment backed by top-tier investors.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional embedded software experience with a focus on real-time applications and RTOS.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with Git and modular code design.
• Interest in working within regulated medical environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust embedded software in C/C++ for diagnostic platforms.
• Integrate sensors and communication modules into real-time systems.
• Perform comprehensive system-level troubleshooting and debugging.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ programming

Real-time systems

Troubleshooting and debugging

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

JTAG

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

Company Description

Well-funded healthtech startup

Job Description

You will lead the development of next-generation diagnostic systems by implementing firmware for microcontrollers and CPU-based platforms. This role involves integrating sensors and real-time control features while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. You will ensure device reliability and performance for products already in the market, bridging the gap between hardware and software.

Location

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Opportunity to build life‑impactful diagnostic systems within a collaborative, fast‑paced hardware‑software environment
• Backed by top‑tier VCs in the healthtech sector, providing high stability and resources for technical innovation
• Play a critical role in scaling products that have already successfully transitioned from prototype to market

What you will do

• Design and implement robust embedded software in C/C++ for microcontroller and CPU‑based diagnostic platforms
• Integrate diverse sensors and communication modules using protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C into real‑time systems
• Perform comprehensive system‑level troubleshooting and debugging using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG

The ideal candidate

• Possesses 3‑5 years of professional embedded software experience with a focus on real‑time applications and RTOS
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with collaborative software engineering practices including Git and modular code design
• Holds a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and has an interest in working within regulated medical environments