Embedded Software Engineer (C++/Embedded Linux)

Experis - ManpowerGroup; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to drive firmware on Linux‑based embedded hardware. You will design, implement and test software for network and cable test equipment used worldwide.

The role emphasizes hands‑on development in C/C++ and experience close to hardware, with opportunities to work on touchscreens and cloud‑connected devices in a permanent on‑site position in High Wycombe.

Qualifications

• Hands-on embedded C/C++ development experience.
• Experience in Linux/Embedded Linux development.
• Experience working close to hardware and in product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop next‑generation network and cable test equipment.
• Work on Linux‑based embedded systems, touchscreens and cloud‑connected products.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust firmware.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded development

Linux

Close to hardware

Product development

Python

Networking basics

Tools

Qt / QML

Ethernet/IP

Wi‑Fi

VLAN

SNMP

Azure Cloud

CI/CD

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer (C++/Embedded Linux)

Permanent role, Office Based in High Wycombe, salary £40000 - £60000 DOE

Are you an Embedded Software Engineer who has actually developed embedded products from the ground up?

We're working with an established technology business seeking a Software Engineer to join their growing development team. This is a genuinely embedded role, and we're specifically looking for engineers with hands‑on firmware/software development experience rather than general software developers whose primary exposure to C/C++ has been outside of an embedded environment.

You'll be developing next-generation network and cable test equipment, working on Linux-based embedded systems, touchscreen user interfaces, and cloud-connected products used by customers worldwide.

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Strong commercial C/C++ development experience
• Proven embedded software/firmware development background
• Linux / Embedded Linux development experience
• Experience working close to hardware
• Product development experience within an engineering environment

Highly desirable:

• Qt, Qt Quick and/or QML
• Networking knowledge including Ethernet/IP, Wi-Fi, VLAN, ARP, LLDP and SNMP
• Experience within networking, communications, test & measurement, or electronic products
• Experience using AI tools to improve development workflows, testing, debugging, documentation and software delivery

Additional desirable skills

Whilst there is exposure to cloud technologies and modern software practices, these are secondary to the core requirement for embedded expertise:

• Python
• Microsoft Azure / Cloud Services
• CI/CD
• Machine Learning

About You

We're looking for approximately 3+ years of relevant experience, although we're far more interested in the quality and relevance of your embedded development experience than the exact number of years on your CV.

If you're passionate about embedded systems, enjoy solving problems close to the hardware, and want to work on innovative connected products, we'd love to hear from you.