Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Renishaw; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Renishaw’s CMM and Gauging Products Division seeks a Senior or Lead Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain real-time software for high-speed automated measurement systems.

You will design software from registers to system level, implement control and measurement algorithms, and troubleshoot code while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to push performance advancements.

Qualifications

• Experience with modern C++ and C for embedded systems.
• Clear understanding of software design and architecture.
• Desire to write high-quality software.
• Interest in applying knowledge to solve problems innovatively.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly.
• Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, CS, or related field.
• Experience with Git and Azure DevOps/change management.
• Knowledge of unit testing and test-driven development.
• Multithreaded programming in real-time OS.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and embedded security issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time software to control automated measurement systems and sensors.
• Design and architect software from register to system level to meet requirements.
• Analyze existing algorithms and improve system performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on sensors and systems.
• Conduct design reviews and develop unit/integration tests.
• Produce high-quality design documentation.
• Liaise with application and product-support engineers to diagnose field issues.

Skills

Modern C/C++

Multithreaded programming

Software design & architecture

Communication

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

Renishaw’s CMM and Gauging Products Division is seeking a Senior or Lead Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain real-time software to control high-speed, high-accuracy automated measurement systems.

The role involves designing software from low-level registers to systems architecture, implementing control and measurement algorithms, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and troubleshooting code.

Candidates should have experience in modern C++ and C for embedded systems, a solid understanding of software design, and a passion for solving complex problems. Desirable skills include familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, multithreaded programming, security and a background in mathematics and electronic engineering. The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop real-time software to control automated measurement systems and associated sensors to achieve cutting-edge system performance.
• Help design and architect new and existing software from register to system level, to meet requirements and specifications.
• Understand existing algorithms and how they influence system performance and make improvements.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams developing new sensors and systems, develop the software and algorithms needed to make best use of them.
• Conduct design and code reviews and develop unit and integration tests.
• Write design documentation of a high standard.
• Liaise with application and product-support engineers to diagnose and fix issues found in the field.

Key requirements

• Experience of modern C++ and C for embedded systems.
• A clear understanding of software design and architecture.
• A desire to write high-quality software.
• A genuine interest in developing and using your knowledge to solve problems in an innovative way.
• The ability to work in a team and to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• A degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science or a related discipline.
• Experience of Git / Azure change and project management systems.
• Knowledge of unit testing and test-driven development.
• Multithreaded programming in real-time operating systems.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and embedded security issues and strategies.
• A desire for continuous improvement of processes and practices.