Junior Software Engineer

Octagon Group; Fareham; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Octagon Group in Fareham is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team. You will develop embedded C firmware for microcontrollers and model data with Python, while exploring capacitive sensing algorithms and performance considerations.

The role offers an opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to grow in embedded software, firmware and algorithm development alongside experienced colleagues.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of relevant experience; degree in Electronics, CS, SWE or related field.
• Strong fundamentals in C; interest in embedded systems and software development.
• Logical problem-solving and debugging approach; willing to learn.

Responsabilités

• Develop and debug embedded C firmware for microcontrollers.
• Support capacitive sensing algorithm development.
• Use Python for modelling, simulation and data analysis.
• Design, test and optimise algorithms for interpreting user input.
• Investigate software and hardware performance issues.
• Collaborate with software, hardware and applications engineering teams.
• Support new feature development based on customer requirements.

Connaissances

C

Embedded systems

Python

MATLAB

Problem solving

Communication

Formation

Electronics / CS / SWE degree or related

Outils

Git

SVN

Agile practices

Description du poste

Junior Software Engineer - Fareham

We are working with an innovative technology business specialising in advanced semiconductor solutions and next-generation touch technologies. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join their expanding engineering team.

This is a great opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer to develop their skills in embedded software, firmware and algorithm development, working alongside experienced engineers.

The Role - Junior Software Engineer - Fareham

• Develop and debug embedded C firmware for microcontrollers.
• Support capacitive sensing algorithm development.
• Use Python for modelling, simulation and data analysis.
• Design, test and optimise algorithms for interpreting user input.
• Investigate software and hardware performance issues.
• Work alongside software, hardware and applications engineering teams.
• Support new feature development based on customer requirements.

About You - Junior Software Engineer - Fareham

We are looking for someone with 0-1 years of relevant experience, ideally with a degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline.

• Good programming fundamentals, particularly in C.
• An interest in embedded systems, electronics and software development.
• A logical approach to problem-solving and debugging.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB or similar languages.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Some placement or postgraduate engineering experience.

Desirable Experience - Junior Software Engineer - Fareham

• Digital signal processing (DSP) or image processing.
• Git, SVN or other version control tools.
• Agile software development and testing practices.