Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Zenovo; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Basingstoke is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their engineering team. You will design and maintain embedded software in C++ for safety-critical motion control systems. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience and a strong background in motion control systems. The role offers 25 days of annual leave, a bonus scheme, and other benefits while you work collaboratively with other engineers.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Bonus Scheme (paid out quarterly)

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in an Embedded Role, developing C++.
• Proven experience in safety-critical software and motion control systems.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor Junior Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C++ for Motion Control Systems.
• Take ownership of complex, safety-critical software components.
• Support testing, validation, and documentation across the development lifecycle.

Skills

Embedded C++ Software Development

Motion control systems

MISRA coding standards

Real-Time Operating Systems

Python

Job description

Overview

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location : Basingstoke (On-site 2 days per week)

Salary Up to £75,000 (depending on experience)

We’re looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a growing, multi-disciplinary engineering team in Basingstoke.

You’ll be working alongside Software, Electronic, and Mechanical Engineers, contributing to the design and development of robust, high-quality electronic systems in a collaborative, engineering-led environment.

A suitable applicant will have8+ years’ experience working in an Embedded Role, developing C++ and knowledge of programming into Hardware to a high standard.

If you have mostly worked with C and have limited C++, this specific role is not for you.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will :

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C++ for 32-bit microcontroller-based Motion Control Systems
• Take ownership of complex, safety-critical software components
• Work closely with electronic, mechanical, and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions
• Contribute to architecture decisions, coding standards, and technical reviews
• Support testing, validation, and documentation activities across the development lifecycle

Qualifications

• Highly experienced in Embedded C++ Software Development
• Extensive background in motion control systems, and safety-critical software
• Proven experience working to MISRA coding standards
• Worked on Real-Time Operating Systems (Ideally FreeRTOS)
• Working knowledge of Python for internal tools, automation, and test support
• Ability to lead projects and mentor Junior Engineers

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Bonus Scheme (paid out quarterly)
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme