Senior Linux Embedded Software Engineer / Technical Lead

MRL Consulting Group | Global Niche Technology Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MRL Consulting Group | Global Niche Technology Recruitment is seeking a Linux Embedded Software Engineer to join an innovative engineering team advancing satellite communications and high-performance digital systems. The role emphasizes hands-on technical ownership across Linux, C/C++, embedded systems and hardware/software integration, while mentoring a small team of engineers.

Key responsibilities include developing Linux user-space apps, building C/C++ software for configuration and

Qualifications

• Strong Linux/C++ engineering background.
• Experience mentoring small engineering teams.
• Experience with embedded Linux and hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop Linux user-space applications and system services.
• Develop C/C++ software for system configuration, monitoring and diagnostics.
• Design APIs and services for hardware control and telemetry.
• Drive software architecture and technical direction.
• Mentor and support a team of 3–4 embedded software engineers.
• Collaborate closely with platform and hardware engineering teams.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
• Conduct code reviews and technical design discussions.

Job description

Linux Embedded Software Engineer - 4 days onsite

We’re looking for an experienced Linux Embedded Software Engineer join an innovative engineering team developing advanced technology for satellite communications and high-performance digital systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technical leader who enjoys working across Linux, C/C++, embedded systems and hardware/software integration, while mentoring a small team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of Linux user-space applications and system services
• Develop C/C++ software for system configuration, monitoring and diagnostics
• Design APIs and services for hardware control and telemetry
• Drive software architecture and technical direction
• Conduct code reviews and technical design discussions
• Mentor and support a team of 3–4 embedded software engineers
• Collaborate closely with platform and hardware engineering teams
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and development workflows

What We’re Looking For

• Solid knowledge of POSIX APIs, sockets and multi-threading
• Experience mentoring or leading small engineering teams
• Strong understanding of Git workflows and CI/CD
• Python or scripting experience for automation and testing
• Embedded Linux
• Hardware interaction from user space
• FPGA-based systems
• Telecom or networking platforms
• Hardware/software integration

If you're a strong Linux/C++ engineer ready to take technical ownership while continuing to work hands-on, we'd love to hear from you.