Embedded Software Engineer (RTOS)

Insignis Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Embedded Software Engineer – Embedded Linux / RTOS in the UK is sought to join a team delivering high-performance, real-time embedded software for mission-critical systems. You will design, develop, integrate and validate software running on dedicated hardware platforms, collaborating closely with hardware and systems engineers.

The role requires strong Embedded Linux, C/C++ and RTOS experience, with mentoring responsibilities and a pathway for technical progression.

Qualifications

• Strong Embedded Linux and C/C++ development experience.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (VxWorks, Linux RT, FreeRTOS).
• Ability to design, implement and validate embedded software across the lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++.
• Design software for Embedded Linux and real-time operating systems.
• Develop multi-threaded, deterministic software for embedded applications.
• Integrate software with embedded hardware platforms.
• Support software architecture, debugging, testing and validation.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to deliver robust solutions.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

RTOS concepts

Multithreading

Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

Tools

Git

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer – Embedded Linux / RTOS

South East London | £65-68,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We're looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong Embedded Linux and C/C++ development experience to join a team developing high-performance, real-time embedded software for mission-critical systems.

Working across the full software lifecycle, you'll design, develop, integrate and validate software running on dedicated hardware platforms, collaborating closely with hardware and systems engineers to deliver robust, reliable solutions.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++.
• Design software for Embedded Linux and real-time operating systems.
• Develop multi-threaded, deterministic software for embedded applications.
• Integrate software with custom hardware platforms.
• Support software architecture, debugging, testing and validation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong commercial experience developing embedded software in C/C++.
• Embedded Linux development experience (essential).
• Experience working with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, Linux RT or FreeRTOS.
• Good understanding of multi-threading, task scheduling and real-time software concepts.
• Experience integrating software with embedded hardware.
• Experience using Git and modern software development practices.
• Python, Bash or PowerShell scripting.

What's on offer

• Salary up to £65,000
• Excellent benefits package
• Genuine opportunities for technical progression