Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++, RTOS) – Contract

Redline Group Ltd; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group are supporting a global engineering organisation developing safety-critical electronic products. They are seeking a Contract Embedded Software Engineer in Cwmbran, Wales, to lead and execute advanced embedded software work.

The role emphasizes hands-on development across software, firmware and electronics, with responsibility for translating requirements and contributing to architecture decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong embedded C/C++ development experience.
• Good experience working with microcontrollers and RTOS.
• Proven experience developing software for complex embedded electronic products.
• Strong understanding of the interaction between software, firmware and electronics.
• Experience translating specifications into clear software/system requirements and technical solutions.
• Strong debugging and hands-on technical problem-solving skills.
• The technical credibility to challenge designs and contribute to engineering decisions.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary product development environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software solutions using C/C++ for complex products.
• Work with microcontrollers, RTOS and embedded systems.
• Translate product requirements into clear engineering software requirements.
• Contribute to system and software architecture across products.
• Review and challenge designs throughout development, test and delivery.
• Support technology and component decisions, including processors and hardware.
• Solve complex technical issues across software, firmware and electronics.
• Assess existing platforms and identify architectural changes needed.
• Collaborate with electronics, firmware, Product Management, Programme Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing and Certification teams.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Microcontrollers

Software architecture

Job description

Redline Group are supporting a global engineering organisation developing safety-critical electronic products. They are seeking a Contract Embedded Software Engineer in Cwmbran, Wales, to lead and execute advanced embedded software work.

The role emphasizes hands-on development across software, firmware and electronics, with responsibility for translating requirements and contributing to architecture decisions.