Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Verso Recruitment Group in Southampton, Hampshire, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the embedded software development for a new product line. The role is hybrid with three onsite days per week and offers a competitive package.

You will design, develop, and debug embedded software for real-time applications, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality solutions. A track record in full lifecycle embedded development is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full lifecycle embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and RTOS.
• Experience with bare metal programming and debugging firmware against hardware.

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

Firmware debugging

Job description

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits

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

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