Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Hybrid (C/C++, Linux)

Octagon Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Excellent company benefits

Job summary

Octagon Group in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement embedded software across low-level firmware, RTOS, and embedded Linux platforms. You will contribute to hardware‑software co‑design with hardware, FPGA, and systems engineers on high‑performance control systems.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills and experience with ARM-based platforms, RTOS, and resource‑constrained environments, plus familiarity with Yocto, Zephyr, networking, and

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with embedded Linux.
• Experience with ARM-based platforms, RTOS environments, and resource-constrained systems.
• Experience with Yocto, Zephyr, networking, and secure embedded development.
• Ability to develop across low‑level firmware, RTOS applications, and embedded Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded Linux applications, services, and system components.
• Create firmware for RTOS and bare‑metal environments.
• Support board bring‑up and hardware debugging.
• Design communication interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Develop networking features, APIs, and secure communication protocols.
• Troubleshoot complex software, hardware, and system issues.
• Promote secure software practices including authentication, encryption, and trusted updates.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

ARM-based platforms

RTOS environments

Yocto

Zephyr

Networking

Secure embedded development

Job description

Octagon Group in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement embedded software across low-level firmware, RTOS, and embedded Linux platforms. You will contribute to hardware‑software co‑design with hardware, FPGA, and systems engineers on high‑performance control systems.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills and experience with ARM-based platforms, RTOS, and resource‑constrained environments, plus familiarity with Yocto, Zephyr, networking, and