Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C++)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning technology company is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing cutting-edge Augmented Reality products, requiring strong C++ skills and experience with microcontrollers. You'll have the chance to work on innovative projects in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for hybrid working and competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary and excellent benefits

Opportunities to innovate

Hybrid working possible

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of commercial experience in C++ development.
• Proficiency in advanced C++ features like templates and threading.
• Practical software development experience for microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of AR products.
• Integrate software in collaboration with electronics and hardware teams.
• Implement features and resolve software bugs.

Skills

C++

Reading electronic schematics

Microcontroller development

Software debugging

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems

Job description

Job Description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Award-Winning Technology Company

Are you ready to shape the future of cutting-edge Augmented Reality products? Our client, an award-winning technology company at the forefront of innovation, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their talented team.

Location: Cambridge.

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to the design and development of state-of-the-art AR products.
• Implement new features, resolve software bugs, and enhance performance on embedded systems.
• Collaborate closely with electronics and hardware teams, reading electronic schematics to integrate software effectively.
• Work on microcontrollers such as PIC32 or ARM-based systems.

Your essential skills:

Strong commercial experience (5–8 years) in C++ development.

Expertise with advanced C++ features: polymorphism, templates, smart pointers, threading, and the STL.

Practical experience developing software for microcontrollers (PIC32 or ARM ).

Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics.

Desirable skills (not mandatory, but a big plus):

Python scripting.

Embedded Linux development.

Familiarity with Xilinx Zynq and/or Microchip Polarfire FPGA SoCs.

Experience with sensor processing/fusion algorithms.

Writing kernel drivers.

Knowledge of Bluetooth and WiFi systems.

Qualifications:

A good relevant degree (e.g., Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related discipline).

Why join?

• Be part of a dynamic, award-winning team pioneering next- AR technologies.
• Exciting projects with opportunities to innovate and push technical boundaries.
• Hybrid working possible.
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

If you’re passionate about embedded systems and looking for your next challenge in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you!