Embedded Software Engineer: Linux/C, ARM, Cambridge

Huber+Suhner Polatis; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Co-financed gym membership

Life insurance

Additional annual leave through our Co

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis in Cambridge is developing cutting-edge optical networking solutions and seeks an experienced Software Engineer to join the embedded software group on-site at CB4 0WN.

You will contribute to architecture, design and integration of embedded Linux software for the Polatis product portfolio, collaborating with hardware engineers and software architects to deliver robust, high-performance solutions. Experience with C, Linux boot processes, DTB and kernel drivers is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Software Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience developing software in C for embedded systems.
• Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of Linux boot processes, Device Tree and kernel drivers.
• Experience integrating open-source libraries and working with Yocto.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills; familiarity with I2C/UART/SPI/USB.
• Experience using Git, CI tools and scripting languages is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain robust software components within embedded Linux environments.
• Collaborate with Software Architects and senior engineers on scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Contribute to architectural discussions, design reviews and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of software modules from concept to deployment.
• Develop application software in C using POSIX APIs and work with DTB and kernel drivers.
• Integrate open-source libraries and collaborate with hardware engineers on platform integration.

Skills

C programming

Embedded Linux

ARM microcontrollers

Linux kernel drivers

Device Tree

I2C/UART/SPI/USB

Open-source libraries

Debugging

Yocto

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Software Engineering

Tools

Git

CI tools

Scripting languages

Yocto build system

Job description

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis in Cambridge is developing cutting-edge optical networking solutions and seeks an experienced Software Engineer to join the embedded software group on-site at CB4 0WN.

You will contribute to architecture, design and integration of embedded Linux software for the Polatis product portfolio, collaborating with hardware engineers and software architects to deliver robust, high-performance solutions. Experience with C, Linux boot processes, DTB and kernel drivers is highly valued.