Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Ecm Selection; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior embedded C++ software engineer to join their innovative team focused on green technology. This full-time position offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home up to four days a week. You'll be involved in developing cutting-edge technology for power electronics, with a strong emphasis on Linux-based systems. The role not only allows you to leverage your expertise in C++ embedded software but also provides avenues for growth into FPGA development and kernel code. If you're passionate about green technology and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private health cover

Matched pension contributions

Bonuses

Extra holiday option

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience required.
• Strong skills in C++ embedded software development, especially on Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C++ software for green technology applications.
• Embrace change and contribute to technology improvements.

Skills

C++ embedded software development

Linux

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Kernel/driver code

Control systems

Power electronics

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

FPGA development tools

VHDL

Verilog

Job description

For senior embedded C++ software engineers, this full-time position offers flexible hours, up to 4 days home working per week, and a competitive salary. Other benefits include private health cover, matched pension contributions, bonuses, and an option on extra holiday.

The application area is green technology for power electronics. Much of the technology is Linux-based, with a variety of toolchains and an openness to embrace change and developers’ views. There is also the chance to grow your skillset to potentially encompass FPGA development, power electronics and/or kernel code.

Core Requirements:

• A good degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable skills writing C++ embedded software, from bare metal to building out more complex systems, including work on Linux and ideally Embedded Linux.
• A senior engineer's know-how, independence, and potential for technical leadership and mentoring.

Beneficial Skills:

• Kernel/driver code
• Hardware-intensive algorithms
• VHDL / Verilog for FPGA development
• C programming
• Driving industrial hardware
• Control systems
• Power electronics
• Solar or clean energy

If this role could suit you, please do contact ECM with your CV. We can only put forward the most suitable candidates, but we do read every CV and try to respond to everyone.

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