Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Avanti Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology company in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop high-quality embedded C software for critical systems. This role involves working on cutting-edge smart instrumentation products with a competitive salary of £45-75k and comprehensive benefits. Join a collaborative team where innovation is paramount and make a real-world impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus (up to 12%)

Comprehensive benefits package

25+ days holiday plus public holidays

Hybrid and flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong embedded C programming experience.
• Familiarity with safety-critical or regulated software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality embedded C software for complex, real-time systems.
• Produce software requirements, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and establish technical best practices.
• Develop and maintain firmware for microcontroller peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.).
• Support system integration, testing, and debugging.
• Collaborate within Agile teams to drive process improvement.

Skills

Embedded C programming experience

16/32-bit microcontrollers

RTOS

Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, TCP/IP)

Job description

Join a pioneering technology company that designs and manufactures high-performance electronic systems used in critical real-world applications.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation smart instrumentation products. These devices deliver reliable, high-quality performance in environments where precision and responsiveness are essential.

You'll design, implement, and maintain embedded software across the full development lifecycle, playing a key role in architecture, development, and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality embedded C software for complex, real-time systems.
• Produce software requirements, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and establish technical best practices.
• Develop and maintain firmware for microcontroller peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.).
• Support system integration, testing, and debugging.
• Collaborate within Agile teams to drive process improvement.

Essential Skills

• Strong embedded C programming experience.
• Experience with 16/32-bit microcontrollers, RTOS, and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, TCP/IP).
• Familiarity with safety‑critical or regulated software development processes.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging between £45-75k DOE + an annual bonus (up to 12%).
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension and healthcare.
• 25+ days holiday plus public holidays.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Opportunity to work on technology that makes a real-world impact.

Why Apply

• Work on cutting‑edge embedded systems that push technical boundaries.
• Be part of a collaborative team where innovation is valued.
• Contribute to meaningful, high‑impact engineering solutions.