Senior Embedded C/C++ Engineer | Dev Tools & AI | Permanent

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A deep-tech start-up is seeking a Senior Embedded C/C++ Engineer to design and develop next-gen embedded toolchain components. The role involves collaborating with AI teams to enhance automation in low-level software development. Candidates must have over 5 years' experience in embedded systems and proficiency in C/C++. This is a groundbreaking opportunity to work in an innovative environment with industry veterans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in embedded systems development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based systems.
• Hands-on work with firmware bring-up and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop core components of embedded software toolchain.
• Create intelligent code generators for firmware and middleware.
• Collaborate closely with AI/ML teams to automate datasheet analysis.

Skills

Embedded systems development

C/C++ proficiency

Low-level tools experience

Firmware debugging

Python or scripting skills

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Embedded C/C++ Engineer | Dev Tools & AI | Permanent
Competitive salary - Up to £100k (DOE)
Full-time, Permanent
London-based (Hybrid)
Pioneering a new frontier at the intersection of embedded systems and automation, this deep-tech start-up, founded by industry veterans with a track record of success and is transforming how developers interact with modern SoCs. Backed by high-profile UK investors and with a global engineering presence, their platform is reshaping low-level software development using cutting-edge AI and automation.
This is a rare opportunity to influence the foundations of next-generation embedded tooling. You’ll work with a team that includes alumni from some of the world’s most advanced tech organisations, contributing to a mission that is reinventing how silicon gets from datasheet to deployed system.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop core components of a next-gen embedded software toolchain
• Create intelligent code generators for firmware, middleware, and device drivers
• Collaborate closely with AI/ML teams to automate datasheet analysis and system configuration
• Work with C/C++ codebases across Linux and RTOS environments
• Architect embedded software layouts and analyse SoC-level device trees

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years in embedded systems development
• Proficiency in C/C++ for both bare-metal and RTOS-based systems
• Experience with low-level tools, including compilers, debuggers, linkers, and build systems
• Hands-on work with firmware bring-up and embedded debugging

Desirable Skills:

• Python or scripting skills for automation and tool integration
• Familiarity with SoC documentation formats and data extraction techniques

This is an ideal role for an embedded engineer who thrives on technical depth, is passionate about improving developer tooling, and wants to work on genuinely groundbreaking technology.
If you're ready to join a team reimagining the embedded stack from the ground up, apply now or get in touch with Thomas Drake at SoCode for a confidential discussion.