Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Safety-Critical C/C++

Viceroy Engineering; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own software components within an Agile team, developing embedded solutions for mission-critical detection products used in security environments.

You'll design and optimise embedded software in C/C++ for Linux/RTOS, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with hardware, systems and electronics teams while driving engineering best practices. Regular on-site work is required due to hardware integration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience developing software for embedded systems.
• Strong expertise in modern C++ and C for embedded Linux/RTOS environments.
• Experience with microcontrollers, peripherals and hardware debugging tools.
• Knowledge of SPI, I2C, UART, CAN and USB communication.
• Proficient in Git and modern CI/CD practices.
• Ability to analyse, optimise and troubleshoot system performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++.
• Work across RTOS and Linux-based environments.
• Lead technical investigations and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality software testing.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

RTOS concepts

Linux debugging

Git & CI/CD

Agile teamwork

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Linux

Debugging tools

Job description

Smiths Detection in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own software components within an Agile team, developing embedded solutions for mission-critical detection products used in security environments.

You'll design and optimise embedded software in C/C++ for Linux/RTOS, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with hardware, systems and electronics teams while driving engineering best practices. Regular on-site work is required due to hardware integration.