Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Zenovo; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This hybrid role offers a salary up to £65,000 plus bonus and benefits. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in embedded software development and will work within a collaborative R&D team focusing on innovative products. Join a company that values engineering excellence and contributes to the full product lifecycle.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Strong overall benefits package

Modern offices and laboratories

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in developing embedded software using C on bare-metal systems.
• Experience working with standard microcontrollers/microprocessors.
• Familiarity with RTOS environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of embedded software for market-leading products.
• Play a key role in firmware development across a range of devices.
• Support innovation from early-stage concepts through to production.

Skills

Embedded software development

C programming

Microcontrollers

RTOS environments

Communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)

Education

Degree in Software, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Up to £65,000 + Bonus & Benefits. Hybrid 3 Days On-Site per Week Cambridge. We re working with an award-winning technology company that designs and manufactures innovative products found in homes across the UK & Ireland. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their collaborative R&D team in Cambridge.

This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days on-site per week in Cambridge, offering a great balance of hands-on collaboration and remote flexibility.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare and a strong overall benefits package
• Work in modern offices and purpose-built laboratories
• Join a friendly, cross-disciplinary team of engineers
• Involvement across the full product lifecycle from concept to manufacture

The Role

You’ll join a talented team of Software, Electronic, Mechanical and Test Engineers, contributing to the design and development of embedded software for their market-leading products. You’ll play a key role in firmware development across a range of devices, supporting innovation from early-stage concepts through to production.

Key Requirements

• At least 3+ years of experience in developing embedded software using C on bare-metal systems
• Experience working with standard microcontrollers/microprocessors
• Familiarity with RTOS environments
• Understanding of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C

Educational Background

• Degree in Software, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering, or a related discipline

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values engineering excellence and innovation. If you re ready for your next challenge and want to contribute to meaningful, widely used products, we d love to hear from you.

Apply now to receive a full job specification and further insight into the company and the role.