Senior Embedded Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge communication systems. The role involves collaborating with hardware engineers, leading software design, and optimizing performance. Ideal candidates have extensive embedded software experience and strong C programming skills. Benefits include hybrid working, generous leave, and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Bonus

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

10% pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 4x salary

Continuous training and development

Employee reward and recognition scheme

Employee assistance programme

BUPA wellbeing services

Qualifications

• 5+ years in embedded software development.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and real-time operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for communication systems.
• Lead design, implementation, and testing of new features.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues.

Skills

C programming

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TCP/IP

UDP

SPI

I2C

CAN

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the development, design, and manufacture of cutting-edge communication systems.

Working in a fast-paced environment alongside a talented team, you will be responsible for driving innovation and ensuring the quality and performance of embedded software solutions.

You will have the opportunity to work on critical products that deliver high-impact solutions for customers worldwide.

Key responsibilities for the role of Senior Embedded Software Engineer will include:

• Develop and maintain embedded software for communication systems, including real-time operating systems, device drivers, and communication protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and system architects, to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components.
• Lead the design, implementation, and testing of new features and improvements to enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of our communication products.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, optimizing code for performance and memory usage.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes, including testing, documentation, and code reviews.

As the selected Senior Embedded Software Engineer, your background should include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in embedded software development.
• Strong C programming skills.
• A solid understanding of most of the following: embedded systems, real-time operating systems, device drivers, and microcontrollers.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work on complex systems with high reliability requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment.

Benefits include bonus, hybrid working, 25 days annual leave, 10% pension scheme (they contribute 6%), private medical insurance, life assurance 4x salary, continuous training and development, employee reward and recognition scheme, employee assistance programme and BUPA wellbeing services.