Embedded Software Engineer - Real-Time, Linux & C++

Enigma People

Livingston

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Enigma People Solutions is partnering with a leading engineering firm to recruit talented Software Engineers to work on a variety of high profile projects across multiple industries. Join a collaborative team that is focused on delivering innovative products and developing from proof-of-concept through to full production.

The role involves embedded software on Linux-based systems, real-time work, and customer-facing elements with exposure to real-world applications of your code.

Qualifications

  • Commercial experience in embedded/real-time system development.
  • Strong C++ and C programming skills in a commercial environment.
  • Experience with Linux system development.
  • Hands-on experience with 16/32-bit microcontrollers.
  • Familiarity with buses/protocols (Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C, SPI).
  • Experience with embedded wireless module control (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC).
  • Ability to produce high-quality, maintainable code.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded and real-time software for technically demanding projects.
  • Work with Linux systems (Yocto, Debian) and 16/32-bit MCUs (ARM, PIC, MSP430, DSP).
  • Implement standard buses and protocols such as Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C, SPI.
  • Develop embedded control for wireless modules (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC).
  • Write high-quality code and adhere to best coding practices.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues efficiently.
  • Create customer-facing documentation, reports, and test results.
  • Investigate, develop, and integrate new techniques, processes, and tools.

Skills

embedded/real-time
C++/C
Linux development
microcontrollers
buses protocols
wireless module control
high-quality code
problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Job description

Enigma People Solutions is partnering with a leading engineering firm to recruit talented Software Engineers to work on a variety of high profile projects across multiple industries. Join a collaborative team that is focused on delivering innovative products and developing from proof-of-concept through to full production.

The role involves embedded software on Linux-based systems, real-time work, and customer-facing elements with exposure to real-world applications of your code.

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