Embedded Software Engineer - Hybrid Barnsley

Saxon Recruitment; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established automotive technology firm is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Barnsley. This hybrid role involves developing innovative automotive IoT products with a focus on embedded software. Candidates should have 3–5+ years in embedded development, strong skills in C/C++, and a solid understanding of microcontrollers. The company emphasizes learning and professional growth, offering a supportive workplace culture and impressive staff retention rates.

Benefits

Strong expert support and mentorship

Good work-life balance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of commercial embedded development experience required.
• Good knowledge of bare metal and microcontrollers.
• Ability to read schematics and component datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and optimisation of embedded software.
• Support requirements analysis and architectural discussions.
• Implement, debug, and test firmware on embedded targets.

Skills

Embedded C or C++

Embedded development experience

Microcontrollers

Debugging tools

Schematics reading

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer - Barnsley Hybrid

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer or Electronics Design Engineer looking to develop your Embedded Development skills in a collaborative and positive work culture ? We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a small R&D team where you'll contribute to the development of innovative automotive IoT products that use RF and wired communications to keep vehicles connected to the cloud.

With their commitment to Learning/Development you'll receive strong expert support and mentorship which means you’ll learn more become even better at your job, and open doors to various promotions in the future. You'll also have more job stability as you’d be joining a team where people tend to stay for the long haul with their impressive staff retention. Come to a place where job satisfaction is as important as productivity with good work life balance. It is a Hybrid role with 2/3 days in the office a week.

What you’ll do

• Contribute to the design, development, and optimisation of embedded software (C/C++)
• Support requirements analysis and architectural discussions
• Implement, debug, and test firmware on embedded targets
• Work closely with senior engineers on complex features, reviews, and problem-solving
• Help plan and execute software verification and validation
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and test teams across the product lifecycle
• Produce clear technical documentation and follow engineering standards

What you’ll need

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of commercial embedded development experience and strong skills in Embedded C or C++
• Good knowledge of bare metal, microcontrollers, build systems, and debugging tools
• Ability to read schematics and component datasheets
• Understanding of software design principles and development lifecycles

Bonus if you have knowledge of

• Experience of development with ARM processors
• Automotive experience
• RF and/or wired communications experience
• CAN, OBDII, J1939

About the company

A well established, stable, medium-sized company that designs and manufactures innovative service equipment for the automotive industry. With customers including all major vehicle manufacturers, they operate across the UK, Germany, the US, and China. Their achievements include the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and recognition in the London Stock Exchange Group’s “1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.” They are committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel valued and supported. We cannot sponsor visas. We appreciate that your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just send what you have.