Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Southampton. The role involves designing and developing software in C/C++ for embedded platforms and collaborating with teams to innovate technology. The position offers a hybrid working model, flexible hours, private medical cover, and relocation support, with a salary of up to £70,000.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Relocation support

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong experience programming in C++ for embedded systems.
• Experienced with testing practices and tools.
• Experience working in Linux-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust software in C/C++ for embedded platforms.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support design decisions.
• Ensure software operates reliably and meets functional specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative technology.
• Develop and maintain test suites, including unit and integration tests.

Skills

C++ programming

Testing practices

Linux-based environments

Cross-functional collaboration

Hardware interface troubleshooting

Job description

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Southampton

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Client:

Mansell Recruitment Group

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

Design and develop robust software in C/C++ for embedded platforms

Create and maintain technical documentation to support design decisions

Ensure software operates reliably and meets functional specifications

Shape the long-term direction of software architecture and capabilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative technology within real-world constraints

Develop and maintain test suites, including unit and integration tests

Implement and troubleshoot hardware interfaces and data protocols (e.g., CAN, UART, TCP/IP)

Build and maintain user-facing applications using both commercial and open-source toolkits

Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to align system-level behaviour

Assist in scoping projects, breaking down requirements, and mentoring junior engineers

The Candidate

Strong experience programming in C++ for embedded systems

Experienced with testing practices and tools

Experience working in Linux-based environments

Exposure to platforms like Xilinx or PetaLinux whighly beneficial, but not essential

A collaborative team player with an eye for clean, maintainable code

The Offer

Offering up to £70,000, hybrid working model with flexible working hours, private medical cover and relocation support available.