Embedded Software Engineer – Embedded Linux / RTOS

Insignis Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,768,000 - 103,320,000; Full time

Job summary

Insignis Talent is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer for a South East London-based project on a 6-month contract (Inside IR35, day rate competitive). You'll contribute from day one, delivering real-time embedded software for dedicated hardware platforms.

The role focuses on C/C++ development, Embedded Linux, RTOS, multi-threaded applications, and close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Requires embedded software design and C/C++ development.
• Experience with Embedded Linux and RTOS environments such as VxWorks/FreeRTOS.
• Strong multi-threading, scheduling and real-time software principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++.
• Develop software for Embedded Linux and RTOS.
• Implement multi-threaded, real-time applications with deterministic performance.
• Debug, test and optimise software throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver milestones.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Git

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Tools

VxWorks

FreeRTOS

Linux

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer - Embedded Linux / RTOS

South East London | 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate

We're looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong Embedded Linux and C/C++ development experience to support the delivery of a high-profile embedded software project.

You’ll join an established engineering team, developing and integrating real-time embedded software for dedicated hardware platforms. This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute from day one, helping deliver robust, high-performance software for complex engineering systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++.
• Develop software for Embedded Linux and real-time operating systems.
• Implement multi-threaded, real-time applications with deterministic performance.
• Integrate software with embedded hardware and support system validation.
• Debug, test and optimise software throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support software architecture and technical problem solving.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver project milestones.
• Proven commercial experience developing embedded software in C/C++.
• Strong Embedded Linux development experience.
• Experience with RTOS environments such as VxWorks, Linux RT or FreeRTOS.
• Good understanding of multi-threading, scheduling and real-time software principles.
• Experience integrating software with embedded hardware.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development practices.
• Previous experience with VxWorks.
• Python, Bash or PowerShell scripting.
• Experience developing embedded GUI applications.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Initial 6-month contract with potential extension.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging embedded systems.
• Collaborative engineering environment with an experienced development team.

If you're an experienced Embedded Software Engineer available for your next contract and have strong Embedded Linux and RTOS expertise, we'd like to hear from you.