Senior Embedded Software Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions; Frodsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable medical technology firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to oversee embedded software development. You will be the technical lead, ensuring that engineering standards in quality, architecture, and compliance are met while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop critical medical devices. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in embedded software and demonstrate strong leadership qualities to guide innovative projects critical to patient care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in embedded software development.
• Technical leadership skills in engineering teams.
• Familiarity with compliance standards in medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software development within the engineering department.
• Set standards for quality, architecture, documentation, and compliance.
• Collaborate with hardware and regulatory teams.

Job description

Role : Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Location : Fordsham, Cheshire

salary : £60,000 to £70,000

When it comes to engineering medical technologies used at the point of need, whether in a GP surgery, an ICU, or a specialist hospital department, our client is setting new benchmarks for innovation, safety, and quality. Their devices are designed to prolong life, support clinicians, and deliver absolute reliability in critical environments.

With over a century of combined group expertise in high pressure medical systems and patient care technology, the business has earned long standing trust from healthcare professionals and patients alike. Building on this heritage, they are now expanding their engineering department and are looking for a highly capable Lead Embedded Software Engineer to guide the next generation of life saving products.

The Opportunity

As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will take ownership of embedded software development within the department, acting as the technical lead and setting the standards for quality, architecture, documentation, and compliance. You will play a central role in developing devices used in hospitals, critical care wards, and frontline clinical environments.

You will work closely with hardware, systems, and regulatory teams, ensuring products meet the stringent requirements expected of medic...