Senior Embedded Software Architect (ARM/STM32) Hybrid

Viper Innovations Ltd; Portishead; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Critical illness insurance

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Hybrid & flexible working

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Viper Innovations is seeking a senior embedded software engineer to take technical ownership of software architecture, design, and development for mission-critical products. You'll lead architecture decisions, develop high-quality embedded code and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires hands-on C/C++ development for ARM-based systems, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for mentoring others while advancing engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Software/Engineering or related field.
• Extensive embedded software experience in a commercial engineering environment.
• Strong hands-on development experience in C and C++.
• Experience with ARM-based microprocessors and STM32 microcontrollers.
• Solid understanding of embedded software architecture and development practices.
• Experience working with common peripherals and interfaces (Ethernet, RS485, RS232, CAN).
• Proven ability to diagnose, debug and test embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and code embedded software products to meet requirements.
• Develop embedded software architectures for new and existing products.
• Design, develop, maintain, debug and test software for ARM microprocessors and STM32 MCUs.
• Develop embedded applications in C, C++ and scripting languages.
• Work with peripherals (USB, I2C, SPI, UART, DMA, ADC, DAC).
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and promote good documentation practices.
• Coordinate and mentor less experienced engineers and drive engineering excellence.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

ARM microprocessors

STM32

Software architecture

Peripherals

Education

Software/Engineering degree

Tools

Git

RTOS

Job description

Viper Innovations is seeking a senior embedded software engineer to take technical ownership of software architecture, design, and development for mission-critical products. You'll lead architecture decisions, develop high-quality embedded code and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires hands-on C/C++ development for ARM-based systems, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for mentoring others while advancing engineering excellence.