Senior Embedded Software Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and optimize embedded applications. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in embedded systems, strong C/C++ skills, and knowledge of communication protocols. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within a collaborative engineering culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth and training

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded applications on various platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers to build efficient embedded systems.

Skills

Embedded systems experience

C/C++ programming

Communication protocols knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Focus under pressure

Tools

Ubuntu

Windows

Yocto

Buildroot

Java OpenJDK

Job description

Role: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + Benefits

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? Join our clients innovative Manchester-based team, where you'll help shape the next generation of embedded software solutions used across high-performance systems used around the globe.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and optimising embedded applications across a range of embedded and Linux-based platforms. Working alongside talented engineers, you'll help build robust, efficient systems that power real-world products.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Solid, hands‑on experience in embedded systems
• Strong C or C++ skills within embedded environments
• Knowledge of communication protocols including RS232, I2C, TCP/IP, and USB
• Strong analytical problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to stay focused and effective under pressure

Desirable:

• Experience developing on Ubuntu and Windows environments
• Familiarity with Yocto or Buildroot
• Java development experience
• Understanding of Linux kernel configuration
• Experience developing Java OpenJDK on embedded Linux platforms

Why Apply?

• Work with cutting‑edge embedded technologies
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive engineering culture
• Opportunities for growth, training, and technical leadership
• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package

Apply today with an up-to-date CV and a member of the KO2 team will be in touch to progress your application.