Senior Embedded Software Engineer in CB1

Energy Jobline ZR; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This hybrid role offers up to £65,000 salary plus benefits. Responsibilities include developing embedded software for innovative products and collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in software development using C, understanding of microcontrollers, and knowledge of communication protocols.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Strong overall benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Experience with C on bare-metal systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols like UART, SPI, and I2C.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for market-leading products.
• Contribute to firmware development across multiple devices.
• Support innovation from concepts through to production.

Skills

Embedded software development using C

Experience with standard microcontrollers

Familiarity with RTOS environments

Understanding of communication protocols

Education

Degree in Software, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Up to £65,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Hybrid | 3 Days On-Site per Week | Cambridge

We’re working with an award-winning technology company that designs and manufactures innovative products found in homes across the UK & Ireland. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their collaborative R&D team in Cambridge.

This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days on-site per week in Cambridge, offering a great balance of hands‑on collaboration and remote flexibility.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare and a strong overall benefits package
• Work in modern offices and purpose‑built laboratories
• Join a friendly, cross‑disciplinary team of engineers
• Involvement across the full product lifecycle – from concept to manufacture

Role

You’ll join a talented team of Software, Electronic, Mechanical and Test Engineers, contributing to the design and development of embedded software for their market‑leading products. You’ll play a key role in firmware development across a range of devices, supporting innovation from early‑stage concepts through to production.

Key Requirements:

• At least 3+ years of experience in developing embedded software using C on bare‑metal systems
• Experience working with standard microcontrollers/microprocessors
• Familiarity with RTOS environments
• Understanding of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C

Educational Background:

Degree in Software, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering, or a related discipline

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values engineering excellence and innovation.

If you’re ready for your next challenge and want to contribute to meaningful, widely used products, we’d love to hear from you.

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