Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Verso Recruitment Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Hybrid working 3 days onsite

Job summary

Verso Recruitment Group is partnering with a long-established electronics business in Southampton to recruit a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. You'll lead embedded software development for a new product line, shaping firmware from design through to manufacture, in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires strong Embedded C/C++, RTOS knowledge, bare-metal programming, and hands-on debugging, with a hybrid work pattern (3 days onsite).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full lifecycle embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in Embedded C/C++.
• Experience with bare metal programming.
• Knowledge of RTOS.
• Familiarity with UART, SPI, I2C, CAN is advantageous.
• Ability to read, interpret, and debug firmware against hardware schematics.

Responsibilities

• Drive embedded software development for a new product line currently in design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Design, develop, and debug embedded software for real-time applications.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Bare metal

UART SPI I2C CAN

Firmware debugging

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer | Embedded C/C++ | RTOS | Bare Metal | Southampton (Hybrid)

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Southampton, Hampshire (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to take the lead on exciting new product development?

Verso is exclusively retained by a long-established and innovative electronics business in Southampton, Hampshire. With a track record of delivering bespoke embedded solutions across multiple sectors, this is an opportunity to work on technically diverse and engaging projects from concept through to manufacture.

Join a company that prides itself on fostering a collaborative, friendly, and forward-thinking culture. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team working closely with quality, procurement, projects, sales, and occasionally with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive embedded software development for a new product line currently in design


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions


• Design, develop, and debug embedded software for real-time applications

You’ll Need:

• Proven experience in full lifecycle embedded software development


• Strong proficiency in Embedded C/C++


• Experience with bare metal programming


• Knowledge of RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems)


• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g. UART, SPI, I2C, CAN) is advantageous


• Proven ability to read, interpret, and debug firmware against hardware schematics

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 + full benefits package


• Hybrid working (3 days onsite per week)


• Supportive team and clear career progression pathways