Graduate Embedded Software Engineer

Zenovo; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bristol is seeking two Graduate Embedded Software Engineers to join their development team in January 2026. The ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant fields, a solid understanding of C programming, and a passion for embedded systems design. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £37,500 plus a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and flexible working options.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of C programming and familiarity with assembler.
• Exposure to embedded systems design, either through academic projects or industry placement.
• Experience or understanding of real-time operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using C and assembler.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on embedded systems design.
• Work with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) on ARM processors.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems design

Problem-solving in constrained environments

Education

Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Graduate Embedded Software Engineers (x2) | Location: Bristol, UK | Start Date: January 2026 | Salary: Up to £37,500 + Discretionary Bonus & Benefits | Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We re currently recruiting on behalf of a leading technology company based in Bristol, who are looking to hire two Graduate Embedded Software Engineers to join their growing development team in January 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers to join a collaborative and innovative engineering environment, working on cutting-edge embedded systems and ARM-based technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using C and assembler
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on embedded systems design
• Work with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) on ARM processors
• Assist in testing, debugging, and integrating embedded solutions
• Follow structured development processes and contribute to code reviews

What We re Looking For

• Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline
• Solid understanding of C programming and familiarity with assembler
• Exposure to embedded systems design, either through academic projects or industry placement
• Experience or understanding of real-time operating systems
• Knowledge of ARM architectures (e.g., Cortex-M or Cortex-A)
• Enthusiasm for low-level development and problem-solving in constrained environments

What s On Offer

• Competitive starting salary of up to £37,500, depending on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Pension scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Flexible working options
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Career progression opportunities in a high-growth, high-tech environment