Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Oho Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology business in the UK is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their low-level platform team. This hands-on role focuses on developing low-level embedded software and device drivers across various operating systems. Responsibilities include debugging real-time system issues and collaborating closely with hardware and cross-functional teams. Strong C programming and experience with multi-threaded systems are required. The role supports innovation in high-reliability, mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Strong C programming experience in real-time embedded systems.
• Proven experience developing low-level / driver-level software for shipped products.
• Solid debugging skills and a methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Developing low-level embedded software and device drivers.
• Working across platforms including Embedded Linux and RTOS environments.
• Debugging complex, real-time system issues.

Skills

C programming

Debugging skills

Multi-threaded event-driven systems

Embedded Linux

RTOS familiarity

Job description

Overview

I’m currently working with a well-established technology business developing advanced communication systems used in high-reliability, mission-critical environments.

They’re looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their low-level platform team, working on device drivers and core software components across a range of embedded operating systems.

This is a hands-on role focused on building and maintaining real-time embedded software that ships in commercial products.

Responsibilities

• Developing low-level embedded software and device drivers
• Working across platforms including Embedded Linux and RTOS environments
• Debugging complex, real-time system issues
• Contributing to architecture, design, and testing at component level
• Collaborating closely with hardware and cross-functional teams
• Supporting integration, issue investigation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Strong C programming experience in real-time embedded systems
• Proven experience developing low-level / driver-level software for shipped products
• Solid debugging skills and a methodical approach to problem solving
• Experience with multi-threaded, event-driven systems
• Familiarity with Embedded Linux and/or RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS, SYS/BIOS, etc.)
• Comfortable working close to hardware (bonus if you’ve used scopes / logic analysers)