Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Power Systems

Siemens; North East; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Based Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Plan

Time Off

Job summary

Siemens Electrification & Automation (EA) in Hebburn, UK, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop embedded firmware for power system protection devices. You will collaborate with hardware, systems, test and product management to deliver robust, maintainable software that meets strict reliability requirements.

You will design and implement embedded software in C/C++, develop new features, resolve defects, and perform unit/integration/system testing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Embedded software development experience with C/C++.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers and embedded architectures.
• Understanding of software design principles and version control systems.
• Experience with Linux in embedded environments, including kernel/bootloader work.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing embedded software using C/C++.
• Implementing new product features and enhancements.
• Investigating and resolving software defects and customer-reported issues.
• Developing and executing unit, integration, and system-level testing.
• Participating in code reviews and improving software quality.
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation.
• Collaborating with hardware, systems, test, and product management teams.
• Following development processes and quality procedures.
• Providing production and post-production support.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Microcontrollers

Software design principles

Version control

Linux on embedded

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

U-Boot

Linux kernel customization

Job description

Siemens Electrification & Automation (EA) in Hebburn, UK, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop embedded firmware for power system protection devices. You will collaborate with hardware, systems, test and product management to deliver robust, maintainable software that meets strict reliability requirements.

You will design and implement embedded software in C/C++, develop new features, resolve defects, and perform unit/integration/system testing.