Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Real-Time Systems

Expert Employment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Employment is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to deliver real-time, high-quality software from concept to verified solutions across the full development lifecycle.

You will design, implement, and maintain software for complex systems, collaborating with systems, hardware and test teams while mentoring junior engineers. A strong C++ background and experience with GUI UX are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C++ development (modern C++)
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Experience with GUI UX or HCI
• Knowledge of Python or PowerShell or other scripting languages
• Experience in real-time, embedded and safety-critical systems
• Familiarity with version control, CI and CD, and software testing frameworks
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software using best engineering practices
• Take ownership of software development from requirements through to verification and validation
• Support and enhance existing software in line with evolving project and customer needs
• Contribute to system architecture, design reviews, and technical decision-making
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including systems, hardware, and test engineers
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Ensure software is developed in line with relevant standards and quality processes

Skills

C++ development

Full lifecycle software development

GUI UX / HCI

Real-time embedded systems

Mentorship

Version control / CI/CD / testing

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Git

Testing frameworks

Job description

Expert Employment is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to deliver real-time, high-quality software from concept to verified solutions across the full development lifecycle.

You will design, implement, and maintain software for complex systems, collaborating with systems, hardware and test teams while mentoring junior engineers. A strong C++ background and experience with GUI UX are highly valued.