Senior Embedded Software Engineer | Cambridgeshire

Tec Partners; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a dynamic team in Cambridge. The position involves developing cutting-edge software for automotive electronic control units. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and extensive experience in embedded systems development, particularly with C programming. This opportunity offers a unique chance to contribute to impactful automotive projects.

Qualifications

• A strong background in formal software development for embedded systems (automotive, aerospace, or medical sectors).
• Hands-on experience with 32-bit CPUs, real-time programming, and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for prototype and production systems.
• Engage in requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and validation.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and systems engineering teams.

Skills

C programming for safety-critical applications

Formal software development for embedded systems

32-bit CPUs

Real-time programming

Debugging tools like CANalyzer, CANoe, and VFlash

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields

Tools

Vector MICROSAR

DaVinci toolchain

Job description

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Employer: Tec Partners

Location: Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference Number: 23643_224348381

Job Details:

Embedded Software Engineer – Salary to 65,000

We are looking for experienced Embedded Software Engineers to join an innovative engineering team based in Cambridge. The role involves developing software for a new range of cutting‑edge automotive electronic control units as part of a dynamic and collaborative team. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to exciting projects while benefiting from the stability of a well‑established parent company.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for prototype and production systems, adhering to internal and international standards.
• Engage in all stages of embedded software development, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and validation (both simulation and hardware‑based).
• Contribute to peer review processes and maintain reusable software library blocks.
• Provide on‑site customer support for calibration, troubleshooting, and code corrections.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality standards while identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and systems engineering teams.

Essential Experience

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong background in formal software development for embedded systems (automotive, aerospace, or medical sectors).
• Proficiency in C programming for safety‑critical applications, including adherence to MISRA guidelines.
• Hands‑on experience with 32‑bit CPUs, real‑time programming, and debugging tools like CANalyzer, CANoe, and VFlash.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR systems, particularly Vector MICROSAR and the DaVinci toolchain.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink model development.
• Exposure to unit testing, SIL/HIL testing, and system‑level understanding of power electronics and motor controllers.
• Awareness of ISO 26262 standards and ASIL risk classifications.

Location: Cambridge, UK

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers seeking to make a meaningful impact in a forward‑thinking environment while contributing to high‑profile automotive projects.

TEC Partners are a recruitment agency dedicated to finding top talent for leading businesses. Get in touch with Daniel Cordy for more information.