Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Octagon Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Excellent company benefits

Job summary

Octagon Group in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement embedded software across low-level firmware, RTOS, and embedded Linux platforms. You will contribute to hardware‑software co‑design with hardware, FPGA, and systems engineers on high‑performance control systems.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills and experience with ARM-based platforms, RTOS, and resource‑constrained environments, plus familiarity with Yocto, Zephyr, networking, and

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with embedded Linux.
• Experience with ARM-based platforms, RTOS environments, and resource-constrained systems.
• Experience with Yocto, Zephyr, networking, and secure embedded development.
• Ability to develop across low‑level firmware, RTOS applications, and embedded Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded Linux applications, services, and system components.
• Create firmware for RTOS and bare‑metal environments.
• Support board bring‑up and hardware debugging.
• Design communication interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Develop networking features, APIs, and secure communication protocols.
• Troubleshoot complex software, hardware, and system issues.
• Promote secure software practices including authentication, encryption, and trusted updates.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

ARM-based platforms

RTOS environments

Yocto

Zephyr

Networking

Secure embedded development

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Newcastle upon Tyne

Are you an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on innovative embedded technology? This exciting Senior Embedded Software Engineer job offers the opportunity to develop advanced software solutions for complex communication and control systems.

You will design and develop reliable embedded software across a range of platforms, including low-level firmware, RTOS applications, and embedded Linux systems. Working alongside hardware, FPGA, and systems engineers, you will help deliver high-performance solutions from concept through to production.

The successful candidate will have strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with embedded Linux, ARM-based platforms, RTOS environments, and resource-constrained systems. Experience with Yocto, Zephyr, networking, and secure embedded development would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing embedded Linux applications, services, and system components
• Creating firmware for RTOS and bare-metal environments
• Supporting board bring-up and hardware debugging
• Designing communication interfaces including Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART
• Developing networking features, APIs, and secure communication protocols
• Troubleshooting complex software, hardware, and system issues
• Supporting secure software practices including authentication, encryption, and trusted updates

This Senior Embedded Software Engineer job in Newcastle Upon Tyne offers a competitive salary, excellent company benefits, and hybrid working options. It is a great opportunity to work on challenging projects while developing your career within a highly skilled engineering team.