Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Tec Partners; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join an innovative engineering team in Cambridge. The role involves developing software for cutting-edge automotive electronic control units, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Essential experience includes a degree in a relevant field and proficiency in C programming for safety-critical applications. This opportunity offers a forward-thinking environment and a chance to contribute to high-profile automotive projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with safety-critical applications.
• Hands-on experience with 32-bit CPUs and real-time programming.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software.
• Engage in all stages of software development.
• Provide on-site customer support for calibration and troubleshooting.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems development

Formal software development

Debugging tools

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields

Tools

CANalyzer

CANoe

VFlash

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer - Salary to 65,000

We are looking for experienced Embedded Software Engineers to join an innovative engineering team based in Cambridge. The role involves developing software for a new range of cutting‑edge automotive electronic control units as part of a dynamic and collaborative team. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to exciting projects while benefiting from the stability of a well‑established parent company.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for prototype and production systems, adhering to internal and international standards.
• Engage in all stages of embedded software development, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and validation (both simulation and hardware‑based).
• Contribute to peer review processes and maintain reusable software library blocks.
• Provide on‑site customer support for calibration, troubleshooting, and code corrections.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality standards while identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and systems engineering teams.

Essential Experience

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong background in formal software development for embedded systems (automotive, aerospace, or medical sectors).
• Proficiency in C programming for safety‑critical applications, including adherence to MISRA guidelines.
• Hands‑on experience with 32‑bit CPUs, real‑time programming, and debugging tools like CANalyzer, CANoe, and VFlash.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR systems, particularly Vector MICROSAR and the DaVinci toolchain.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink model development.
• Exposure to unit testing, SIL/HIL testing, and system‑level understanding of power electronics and motor controllers.
• Awareness of ISO 26262 standards and ASIL risk classifications.

Location

Cambridge, UK

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers seeking to make a meaningful impact in a forward‑thinking environment while contributing to high‑profile automotive projects.

TEC Partners are a recruitment agency dedicated to finding top talent for leading businesses. Get in touch with Daniel Cordy for more information.