Senior Embedded Software Engineer

NexGen Associates; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance eligible

Job summary

A leading technology organization based in North Somerset is seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop embedded software for advanced engineering systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Linux-based platforms and real-time environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal system performance. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology solutions within a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded software in real-time environments.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel development and driver development.
• Understanding of embedded hardware/software interaction.
• Experience collaborating with FPGA or hardware teams.
• Understanding of embedded system architecture and hardware/software interaction.
• Hardware debugging and system bring-up experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for Linux-based platforms.
• Support development of low-level drivers and interfaces.
• Collaborate with hardware and FPGA teams for system integration.
• Optimize real-time data processing and overall system performance.
• Contribute to testing, validation and integration activities.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers when required.
• Assist in problem solving across full software lifecycle.

Skills

Embedded software development

Real-time environments

Linux systems

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Hardware debugging

Bring-up

Team communication

Problem solving

Tools

Embedded Linux

Yocto

FPGA

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Defence

Location: North Somerset (on-site)

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK nationals and eligible to obtain security clearance, if not already SC Cleared.

NexGen Associates is working with an innovative technology organisation delivering advanced engineering solutions across complex sensing and signal processing systems. Due to continued growth and investment in R&D, they are seeking a talented Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team.

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated embedded platforms that support high-performance data processing and real-time applications. The role sits at the intersection of hardware and software, making it ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and contributing to the development of cutting‑edge systems.

The Role:

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and enhancing embedded software platforms used within high-performance electronic systems. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure robust, reliable and optimised system performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing embedded software for Linux-based platforms
• Supporting the development of low-level drivers and hardware interfaces
• Working closely with hardware and FPGA engineering teams to support system integration
• Optimising real-time data processing and system performance
• Contributing to system testing, validation and integration activities
• Supporting technical problem solving across the full development lifecycle
• Providing guidance or mentoring to junior engineers where required

Requirements:

We are looking for an experienced embedded software engineer who enjoys working in technically challenging environments and contributing to the development of advanced technology platforms.

• Strong experience developing embedded software within real-time environments
• Experience working with Embedded Linux systems, ideally Yocto-based platforms
• Knowledge of Linux kernel development, device trees or driver development
• Experience working alongside FPGA or hardware engineering teams
• Understanding of embedded system architecture and hardware/software interaction
• Experience with hardware debugging, system bring-up or integration activities
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

This role offers the chance to work on complex engineering systems within a highly capable team focused on innovation and technical excellence. You will be involved in the development of advanced platforms where your expertise will directly influence system capability and performance.

If you are an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking for a challenging role working on advanced technology programmes, we would welcome your application.