Senior Embedded Software Engineer

motorolasolutions; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions UK Limited in Cambourne is seeking an Experienced Software Engineer to create embedded software for advanced spectral monitoring systems using C++17 and Rust on Linux. You will own complex project streams, work with AI tooling to accelerate development, and mentor peers in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The role emphasizes technical ownership, independent work, and collaboration with cross-functional teams across the company to deliver robust, scalable software.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related engineering field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Proven hands‑on experience with Rust in a Linux or embedded context.
• Strong modern C++17 (ISO/IEC 14882:2017) programming skills in a Linux environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and drive projects to completion.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or delegating tasks to lower-level engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive key phases of the full software development lifecycle (requirements analysis, architecture design, development, testing, and deployment).
• Work independently under limited supervision to deliver complex software projects on schedule.
• Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level software engineers.
• Identify and implement process, tool, and system improvements to enhance overall performance and code quality across the team.
• Lead testing efforts, including test automation for unit, regression, and performance frameworks.
• Review code written by colleagues and AI, championing quality standards and best development practices across the team.
• Communicate effectively with internal cross-functional teams and external partners/vendors when needed.

Skills

Rust

C++17

Linux

Software architecture

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related engineering field

Tools

Python

Docker

Git

Linux shell scripting

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

CRFS, a global leader in Radio Frequency (RF) technology, was founded in 2007 to innovate in spectrum monitoring and geolocation. The company focuses on manufacturing and designing advanced hardware and software solutions to detect, monitor, and analyse RF signals in complex environments. This expertise has proved crucial to various sectors, including national spectrum regulators, the military, and security and intelligence services. Today, the company’s technology is recognised, preferred and embedded in most NATO countries and deployed worldwide. CRFS’ mission is to continue pioneering sophisticated technologies for complex challenges in the RF spectrum domain.

Job Description

This role is hybrid with the expectation to work out of our Cambourne offices three days a week.

Job Summary

Creation and development of embedded software for advanced distributed spectral monitoring systems using modern C++17 and Rust in user space on Linux. Operating independently with limited supervision, you will own complex project streams, improve development processes, and make significant contributions to departmental goals. Where appropriate, development is accelerated using AI tooling, with engineers remaining fully responsible for code quality. This role offers strong technical ownership alongside opportunities to guide and mentor peers in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and drive key phases of the full software development lifecycle (requirements analysis, architecture design, development, testing, and deployment).


• Work independently under limited supervision to deliver complex software projects on schedule.


• Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level software engineers.


• Identify and implement process, tool, and system improvements to enhance overall performance and code quality across the team.


• Lead testing efforts, including test automation for unit, regression, and performance frameworks.


• Review code written by colleagues and AI, championing quality standards and best development practices across the team.


• Communicate effectively with internal cross-functional teams and external partners/vendors when needed.

Basic Requirements

Experience and Qualifications Required

• University degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related engineering field (or equivalent practical experience).


• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in software engineering.


• Proven hands‑on experience with Rust in a Linux or embedded context.


• Strong modern C++17 (ISO/IEC 14882:2017) programming skills in a Linux environment.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and drive projects to completion.


• Experience coaching, mentoring, or delegating tasks to lower-level engineers.


• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

Highly Desirable

• Demonstrable experience using AI tools to accelerate development while maintaining strict quality standards.


• Signal processing domain knowledge.


• Experience defining engineering policies, quality standards, or system architecture updates.

Desirable

• Practical experience in project management methods.


• Design and implementation of kernel-level and/or driver code.


• Python / Docker / Git / Linux shell scripting skills.


• Experience with distributed and networked systems.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Company

Motorola Solutions UK Limited

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.