Senior Embedded Software Engineer

SoCode; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Cambridge seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid work and an opportunity to be pivotal in advancing cutting-edge communication technologies. Candidates should have solid experience in Linux embedded development and proficiency in C/C++, among other essential skills.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Employee Ownership Trust backing

Supportive engineering culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in embedded Linux development essential.
• Proficient in C and modern C++.
• Experience with Git and JIRA platforms.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership across the full software development lifecycle.
• Work closely with the Software Engineering Manager.
• Lead coding, testing, and delivery phases.

Skills

Linux embedded development

C and modern C++

Linux customisation

Yocto build system

Git

JIRA

bare-metal and RTOS environments

team player

effective communicator

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SoCode

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Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid (Cambridge Office)
Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of global communications technology? An internationally renowned, employee-owned tech company—celebrated for nearly three decades of innovation in the communications industry — is entering an exciting new growth phase. With in-house design, manufacturing, and global distribution capabilities, this organisation is expanding its product portfolio and looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join its talented team.

About the Role
Based in Cambridge (with flexible hybrid working), you'll report directly to the Software Engineering Manager and take ownership across the full software development lifecycle—from initial requirements and architecture through to coding, testing, and delivery.

What You'll Need to Succeed
Essential Skills:

Strong experience in Linux embedded development

Proficient in C and modern C++

Familiar with Linux customisation and the Yocto build system

Experience using Git and JIRA

Hands-on with bare-metal and RTOS environments

Desirable Skills:

Full development lifecycle experience, including requirements capture and testing

Knowledge of modern programming paradigms and best practices

Comfortable with test-driven development (TDD)

Familiar with SPI, I2C, and other hardware interfaces

Skilled in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test tools for firmware validation

What They’re Looking For:

A team player who thrives in collaborative environments

Someone who delivers results without sacrificing code quality

A self-starter who can manage their own workload

An effective communicator with strong documentation and verbal skills

Why Join?
This is your opportunity to contribute to a respected global brand with a strong engineering culture and the backing of an Employee Ownership Trust. If you're ready to shape cutting-edge products in a forward-thinking, supportive environment—we'd love to hear from you.

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