Embedded Software Engineer — Cambridge, UK

Palma Ceia SemiDesign; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing semiconductor company is seeking an embedded software engineer in Cambridge, UK. The role involves developing and maintaining products focused on Wi-Fi solutions. Ideal candidates will have experience in software development in C and wireless communication systems. Strong team-player and communication skills are essential. Email resumes to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Deep experience of software development in C within an embedded environment.
• Experience of professional methodologies for software development.
• Familiarity with software development for wireless communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software in C.
• Develop new code and products.
• Support interoperability testing with customers.

Skills

Embedded software development in C

Software development for ARM/RISC-V

Professional methodologies for software development

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electronic engineering

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

Palma Ceia SemiDesign (PCS), is a fast-growing, fabless semiconductor company, focused on complete integrated Wi-Fi solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) marketplace. PCS is seeking embedded software engineers to join the existing team in Cambridge, UK, to develop and maintain products based on the latest WiFi (802.11) standards. Successful candidates will have knowledge and experience of embedded software development, ideally in the field of wireless communication systems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Embedded software development in C.
• Development of new code and products.
• Maintenance of existing code base.
• Development of python regression tests.
• Development of ‘host’- (windows / linux) drivers.
• Peer review of colleagues’ work.
• Support Inter-Operability testing (unplug fest).
• Support customers.

Skills And Experience

Essential Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronic engineering, or a related subject
• Deep experience of software development in C within an embedded environment
• Familiarity with software development for ARM and/or RISC-V
• Experience of professional methodologies for software development and verification within a team environment

Desirable Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher
• Experience of software development specifically for wireless communication systems (e.g. Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, etc.)
• Bringing‑up and debugging software stacks running on custom ICs
• Experience of attending plugfests / unplugfests to perform interoperability testing of complex wireless systems
• Some proven ability to interact and support lead customers with software related issues

Attributes

Essential:

• Strong team-player
• Can‑do attitude
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A willingness to get involved in whatever needs doing

Desirable:

• Willingness to travel, if needed

Additional Information

• Job Site: Cambridge, UK
• Email resumes to: [e-mail].
• No calls. EOE.

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