Prinicpal Embedded Software Engineer

Matchtech; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of low-level embedded software for electrification applications including battery management, power conversion and electric vehicle control systems. This permanent role offers technical leadership within high-integrity, real-time software environments.

You will drive C/C++ and assembly work, design modular software components, and ensure MISRA-C, CERT C, ISO 26262 and ASPICE compliance while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Degree in software engineering, electronic engineering or related discipline.
• Significant embedded software design, implementation, validation and debugging for hard real-time systems.
• Advanced programming in embedded C and C++, including assembly for microcontrollers.
• Experience with software requirements, specs, test docs, version control and change management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and config management (Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Knowledge of CAN tools (INCA, CANape, CANalyzer) and complex electrical systems.
• Understanding of functional safety, cyber security and industry standards (MISRA-C, CERT C, ISO 26262, ASPICE).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and testing of embedded software for real-time microcontroller systems.
• Develop low-level and application software using C, C++ and assembly.
• Create modular, reusable components including drivers and HALs.
• Work with CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet and firmware updates.
• Translate system requirements into software specs and maintain docs.
• Plan unit, integration and system testing with static/dynamic analysis.
• Support compliance with MISRA-C, CERT C, ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
• Collaborate with hardware, validation and manufacturing teams to integrate software.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Real-time systems

Software architecture

Diagnostics & debugging

Documentation

Education

Degree in software/electronic engineering

Tools

Bitbucket

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Our client is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join its engineering team, developing low-level embedded software for electrification applications including battery management, power conversion and electric vehicle control systems. This permanent role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership while delivering robust software for high-integrity, real-time systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and testing of embedded software platforms for real-time microcontroller systems
• Develop low-level and application-level software using C, C++ and assembly
• Design modular, scalable and reusable software components, including device drivers, communication stacks and hardware abstraction layers
• Work with CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART and Ethernet communications, as well as middleware, bootloaders and firmware update mechanisms
• Translate system-level requirements into software specifications and maintain architecture and design documentation
• Plan and execute unit, integration and system-level testing, using static and dynamic analysis tools to support software quality
• Support compliance with relevant standards, including MISRA-C, CERT C, ISO 26262 and ASPICE
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, validation and manufacturing teams to support hardware integration, debugging and successful project delivery

Job Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in software engineering, electronic engineering or a related discipline
• Significant experience in embedded software design, implementation, validation and debugging for hard real-time systems
• Advanced programming skills in embedded C and C++, with knowledge of assembly for microcontroller platforms
• Experience with software requirements, technical specifications, test documentation, version control and change management
• Understanding of software development tools, CI/CD pipelines and configuration management, including platforms such as Bitbucket, Jenkins or GitLab CI
• Knowledge of CAN-based tools such as INCA, CANape or CANalyzer, together with experience of complex high- and low-voltage electrical systems
• Understanding of functional safety, cyber security and industry standards for high-integrity control systems
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication and technical documentation skills, with a quality-focused and collaborative approach

Desirable Experience

• Experience developing high-integrity systems within the automotive, marine, energy storage or aerospace sectors
• Knowledge of battery management systems and battery control applications
• Experience with AC/DC, DC/AC and DC/DC power conversion systems and their control
• Understanding of Software FMEA, safety analysis and system-level engineering trade-offs

Benefits

• Permanent opportunity within a specialist engineering and electrification environment
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working
• Exposure to innovative battery, power conversion and electric vehicle control projects
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary working environment

If you are an experienced Principal Embedded Software Engineer seeking a technically challenging role in electrification and high-integrity control systems,