Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Baker Hughes Company; Nailsea; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company in Nailsea is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and deliver embedded software for subsea control systems. You will lead complex troubleshooting and drive quality improvements across multiple projects, with focus on distributed systems and tool development.

The role requires hands-on development in C/C++, Python, Java, and RT‑Linux, plus experience in debugging and system‑level integration. A bachelor’s degree and strong collaboration skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related discipline.
• Significant embedded C/C++ experience; familiarity with Python and Java SE.
• Strong understanding of OO design, real-time systems, and distributed communication protocols.
• Ability to analyse issues, troubleshoot systematically, and contribute to high‑reliability systems.
• Hands‑on experience developing embedded or industrial control software.
• Experience with system‑level debugging and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in design and code reviews for robustness and maintainability.
• Produce and validate XML-based configurations for Subsea Electronic Modules.
• Develop Python tools to streamline workflows and automation.
• Apply strong OO, Java SE, and C/C++ knowledge across Windows and RT‑Linux.
• Architect and support distributed communication systems (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet).
• Lead system‑level troubleshooting across software, network, and hardware interfaces.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python

Java SE

Object-oriented design

Real-time systems

Distributed protocols

Debugging

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering

Tools

LDRA

Lint

Job description

Are you ready to design high‑reliability embedded software that powers next‑generation subsea control systems? Do you have the technical drive to solve complex system challenges and influence embedded engineering excellence? Partner with the best Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving energy and industrial customers in more than 120 countries. Built on over a century of innovation, the company provides advanced products, services, and digital solutions that support efficient, safe, and lower‑carbon energy operations. Its portfolio spans oilfield services and equipment, turbomachinery, industrial technologies, and emerging energy transition solutions such as hydrogen, carbon capture, and emissions management. Baker Hughes continues to help customers meet the world’s evolving energy needs through technology leadership, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Fuel your passion As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will take ownership of designing and delivering embedded software solutions for subsea control systems. You will lead complex troubleshooting, drive quality improvements, and serve as a key technical contributor across multiple projects. This role involves deeper expertise in distributed systems, advanced debugging, and developing tools and configurations that support the full subsea controls lifecycle.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for: Leading and actively participating in design and code reviews, ensuring robustness, compliance, and maintainability of software components. Producing and validating XML‑based configurations for Subsea Electronic Modules, providing advanced troubleshooting and guidance to junior engineers. Developing and enhancing Python-based tools used to streamline engineering workflows, automate tasks, or integrate new capabilities. Applying strong knowledge of object-oriented design, Java SE, and cross‑platform C/C++ development for Windows and real‑time Linux, using tools such as LINT or LDRA to maintain code quality. Architect and support distributed communication systems using Modbus, CAN, Ethernet UDP/TCP, and other industrial protocols. Leading system‑level troubleshooting, efficiently isolating and resolving issues across software, communication layers, and hardware interfaces.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.
• Have significant experience with embedded software development in C/C++, along with familiarity with Python and Java SE.
• Have a strong understanding of object‑oriented design, real‑time systems, and distributed communication protocols.
• Be able to analyse issues, troubleshoot systematically, and contribute to high‑reliability system development.
• Have significant hands‑on experience developing embedded or industrial control system software.
• Have significant experience with system‑level debugging, communications protocol analysis, and performance optimization.
• Prior experience supporting junior engineers and influence design decisions.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our team located in Nailsea with 3-4 days per week presence in the office.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Senior Engineer, Embedded Software, Product Design and Engineering

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.