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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Open Source Micro:bit

Micro:bit Educational Foundation

Oxford

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A non-profit educational organization is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Oxford, UK. This role involves developing and improving embedded software for the micro:bit, impacting students and teachers globally. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of C/C++ experience, is passionate about education, and enjoys working in a flexible environment. The salary ranges from £45,000 to £55,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Group private medical insurance
Flexible annual leave policy
Pension arrangement

Qualifications

  • More than 4 years experience developing C/C++ drivers and software to run on embedded devices.
  • Experience debugging software in embedded systems using electronic lab tools.
  • Familiarity with test methodologies for embedded systems, including automated and manual tests.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate maintenance and development of new features in micro:bit embedded codebases.
  • Lead the process of maintaining open source projects, managing GitHub repositories.
  • Manage and develop documentation for open source projects.
  • Develop software/firmware tests to maintain stability and performance.

Skills

C/C++ drivers development
Debugging embedded systems
Test methodologies
Empathetic communication

Tools

Electronic lab tools
Job description
A non-profit educational organization is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Oxford, UK. This role involves developing and improving embedded software for the micro:bit, impacting students and teachers globally. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of C/C++ experience, is passionate about education, and enjoys working in a flexible environment. The salary ranges from £45,000 to £55,000 based on experience.
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