Senior Embedded Software Engineer

DCS Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop safety-critical technology for robotics and AI. The position involves designing high-reliability embedded software and collaborating with teams across hardware, systems, and AI. Ideal candidates should possess strong C/C++ skills, RTOS experience, and a background in safety-critical systems. This hybrid role offers the opportunity for technical ownership and a chance to influence the engineering culture in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of safety-critical embedded systems.
• Strong C/C++ skills and RTOS experience.
• Confidence mentoring others and driving quality across the codebase.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-reliability embedded software for safety-critical systems.
• Work hands-on across hardware platforms and RTOS environments.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and AI teams to meet safety standards.

Skills

Safety-critical embedded systems

C/C++ skills

RTOS experience (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX)

Job description

Overview

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (RTOS + FW) — London (Hybrid) — £55-65k

You'll be building the next generation of safety-critical technology for robotics, autonomous systems and AI. In this role, you'll design and deliver high-reliability embedded software that ensures AI and robotic systems behave safely in the real world. You'll work hands-on across hardware platforms and RTOS environments, collaborate with systems, hardware, and AI teams, in building software that meets the highest safety standards. This is a fast-moving startup environment; lots of ownership, meaningful technical challenges, and the chance to shape both the product and the engineering culture from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-reliability embedded software for safety-critical systems
• Work hands-on across hardware platforms and RTOS environments
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and AI teams to meet safety standards

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of safety-critical embedded systems
• Strong C/C++ skills and RTOS experience (e.g. FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX)
• Familiarity with safety critical standards
• Confidence mentoring others and driving quality across the codebase

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