Embedded Software Engineer - Linux

SoCode Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral scheme

Work-life balance

Job summary

SoCode is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join a world-class engineering consultancy delivering innovative solutions across defence, medical, industrial, and communications sectors. You’ll work on diverse projects from concept through delivery, developing software for embedded Linux systems on Arm-based SoCs.

You’ll build and maintain custom Linux images with Yocto, diagnose complex system-level issues, and collaborate in a supportive, career-focused environment that values technical

Qualifications

• Embedded Linux development experience with Yocto and custom image builds.
• Strong knowledge of device trees, kernel-space and user-space.
• Interest in consultancy with varied challenges.
• Broader embedded expertise in RTOS, bare-metal, hardware interfacing, DSP, protocols, or state machines.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects from concept through delivery across sectors.
• Develop software for embedded Linux systems (Arm-based SoCs).
• Build and maintain custom Linux images using Yocto.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Yocto

Device trees

Kernel-space / user-space

RTOS / bare-metal

Hardware interfacing

DSP / protocols / state machines

Tools

Yocto

Linux

Job description

Join a world-class engineering consultancy renowned for delivering innovative, high-impact solutions across industries including defence, medical, industrial, and communications. If you’re an Embedded Software Engineer who thrives on variety, challenge, and solving complex problems, this is an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of engineering innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Contributing to projects from concept through to delivery across multiple sectors
• Developing software for embedded Linux systems (including Arm-based SoCs)
• Building and maintainingcustom Linux images using Yocto
• Diagnosing and resolving complex system-level issues

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in embedded Linux development, including Yocto and custom image builds
• Solid understanding of device trees, kernel-space and user-space development
• A genuine interest in working within a consultancy environment with varied challenges
• Broader embedded expertise: RTOS, bare-metal, hardware interfacing, DSP, protocols, or state machines

Why Join?

• Work on diverse, cutting-edge projects across multiple industries
• Be part of a highly respected consultancy known for technical excellence
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture with strong career development opportunities
• Competitive package with a genuine focus on work-life balance

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