Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Switch2 Energy Limited; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch2 Energy Limited is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to lead the development of embedded systems for energy markets. You will architect and implement complex software solutions for energy management, real-time control, and IoT connectivity, and you will shape technical direction across multiple product lines.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding in C/C++, working with RTOS and bare-metal, ARM Cortex platforms, and collaboration with hardware teams to deliver secure,

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field
• 3+ years embedded software development with production-ready systems

Responsibilities

• Lead development of embedded systems for energy markets.
• Architect and implement complex embedded software solutions for energy management systems, real-time control algorithms, and IoT connectivity.
• Shape technical direction across multiple product lines.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

RTOS

ARM Cortex

Git

CI/CD

Code reviews

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

STM32

Job description

Role Overview

Lead development of embedded systems for energy markets. Architect and implement complex embedded software solutions for energy management systems, real-time control algorithms, and IoT connectivity. Shape technical direction across multiple product lines.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field
• 3+ years embedded software development with production-ready systems

Core Technical Skills

• Programming: Expert C/C++ for embedded systems, RTOS and bare-metal development
• Hardware: ARM Cortex-M/A processors, debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers), STM32
• Protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, Modbus, Ethernet, AT Modem
• Systems: Power management, low-power design, battery-operated systems
• DevOps: Git, CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems
• Leadership: Code reviews, performance optimization, technical documentation, mentoring

Preferred Experience

• Energy management or control systems, smart grid, or power electronics
• Embedded Linux and kernel customization
• Wireless protocols (cellular, LTE, CAT-M1, NB-IOT)
• Cybersecurity for embedded systems
• Control theory and PID controllers
• Model-Based Design (Simulink/Matlab/Comsol)
• Hardware collaboration and agile methodologies

Selection Process

CV review → Technical phone screen → Coding assessment → On-site interviews (including system design)