Senior Embedded Software Engineer

BAKER HUGHES

North Weston

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Baker Hughes in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own the design and delivery of embedded software for subsea control systems. You will lead complex troubleshooting, drive quality, and contribute technically across multiple projects, with deep expertise in distributed systems and real-time environments.

The role involves developing tools and configurations using C/C++, Python and Java SE, and collaborating on a distributed hardware-software stack.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in software engineering or a related field.
Significant embedded C/C++ experience with Python and Java SE.
Strong understanding of object-oriented design and real-time systems.
Experience with distributed communication protocols and debugging.
Hands-on embedded or industrial control software development.
Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Lead design and code reviews to ensure robust, maintainable software.
Produce and validate XML configurations for Subsea Electronic Modules.
Develop Python-based tools to streamline workflows and automation.
Apply OO design across Windows and real-time Linux platforms.
Architect and support distributed systems using Modbus, CAN, Ethernet.
Lead system-level troubleshooting across software, comms and hardware.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java SE

RTOS

Distributed protocols

Debugging

Mentoring

Embedded software

Industrial control

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

LINT

LDRA

Job description

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.,

Responsibilities

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. 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?

Requirements

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

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.,

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.

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