Senior Embedded Software Engineer - C/C++

Redline Group Ltd; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the embedded sector seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge firmware and software solutions. This permanent position based in Rochester, Kent, offers a competitive salary of up to £57,000 and flexible/hybrid working options, making a significant impact on products that save lives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer.
• Strong hands-on experience with Embedded C and FreeRTOS.
• Understanding of microcontroller-based systems and real-time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop application software and embedded firmware in C and C++.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality products.
• Contribute to system integration, debugging, and testing.

Skills

Embedded C

FreeRTOS

Microcontroller-based systems

Low-level hardware interaction

System integration

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - C/C++

• Location: Rochester, Kent
• Sector: Embedded
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: RMW1158

Up to £57,000 + benefits

Are you a Senior Embedded Software Engineer – C/C++ looking to work for a company that makes products that save lives? If so, then this is the job for you! My client’s office is based in Rochester, Kent, and is commutable from Gravesend, Dartford, Bexleyheath, Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Ashford, and Sevenoaks. The company offers flexible/hybrid working.

In this role, you will:

1. Design and develop application software and embedded firmware in C and C++ for future products.
2. Assist with the support and enhancement of the existing product portfolio.
3. Design and develop embedded software using Embedded C.
4. Work with FreeRTOS to develop real-time, low-level firmware.
5. Interface directly with hardware, sensors, and microcontroller peripherals.
6. Contribute to system integration, debugging, and testing.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality products.

To qualify, you should have:

1. Proven experience as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer.
2. Strong hands-on experience with Embedded C and FreeRTOS.
3. Solid understanding of microcontroller-based systems and real-time constraints.
4. Familiarity with low-level hardware interaction and debugging tools.
5. Experience in a safety-critical or regulated environment is a plus.

If interested, please contact Ricky Wilcocks at 01582 878810 or 07931788834, or email [e-mail] to apply or discuss alternative jobs.