Experienced Embedded Software Engineer - Consultant

TTP plc

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Profit bonus

Virtual shares

Pension 10%

Private medical

Free lunch

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Parental leave

Return-to-work flexibility

EV leasing

Cycle-to-work

Season ticket loan

Discounts for sports/theatre

Relocation support

Job summary

TTP plc is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to define complex software-enabled systems and provide technical leadership across delivery programmes. The role focuses on software engineering fundamentals while scaling to systems architecture and multidisciplinary problem solving.

You will engage across software, electronics and systems engineering, mentor colleagues, and shape technical solutions with clients.

Qualifications

Strong embedded software or firmware experience for complex devices or products.
Systems-thinking mindset with interest in architecture and integration.
Excellent communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and clients.
Experience in areas like cloud-connected systems, cyber security, AI/ML or regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Define system architectures for connected devices and embedded systems.
Lead technical delivery across software, electronics and systems engineering.
Address complex integration and performance challenges.
Shape technical solutions with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions.

Skills

Embedded systems

Device software

Systems thinking

Architectural leadership

Communication

Education

2:1 degree

Job description

Overview

At TTP, we partner with clients across healthcare, communications, industrial automation and deep tech sectors to solve ambitious, technically challenging problems. We bring together expertise in software, electronics, physics, mathematics, mechanical engineering and product development to create breakthrough technologies and products.

Job Summary

We’re looking for an experienced embedded software engineer who is ready to take responsibility for the definition of complex software-enabled systems and provide the technical leadership necessary for their successful delivery. This role suits someone who enjoys staying close to software engineering fundamentals while progressing to systems and software architecture, multidisciplinary problem solving, technical leadership, and accountability for software delivery across complex development programmes.

Depending on the Project, You Could Be

defining system architectures for connected devices and embedded systems
leading technical delivery across software, electronics and systems engineering
solving complex integration and performance challenges
shaping technical solutions with clients and multidisciplinary teams
mentoring engineers and influencing technical decision making

Our projects are varied and often technically novel, giving you the opportunity to work across different technologies, industries and product domains while solving problems that rarely have straightforward answers.

What We’re Looking For

We’re particularly interested in people with strong embedded systems or device software experience, alongside an ability to think broadly about how complex systems fit together.

You’ll Likely Bring

a strong academic foundation, including a 2:1 degree or above in a relevant subject
experience developing embedded software or firmware for complex devices or physical products
a systems-thinking mindset and interest in architecture and integration
strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients

Experience in areas such as cloud-connected systems, cyber security, application software, AI/ML or regulated environments would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Why TTP?

TTP is an independent technology company where engineers and scientists work together to invent, design and develop new products and technologies. Our environment gives people the freedom to explore ideas, work across disciplines, and tackle technically demanding challenges with real-world impact. You’ll work with highly capable teams on projects that are varied, intellectually stimulating and often at the cutting edge of technology development.

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