Senior Software Engineer

Atlas Copco; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Lifelong learning

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Health and well-being

Job summary

Edwards in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and support software for controllers, instrumentation, and interfaces within Atlas Copco’s Vacuum Technique Division. You will participate in all lifecycle stages, reporting to the NPI Manager.

You will mentor colleagues, drive process improvements, and ensure quality through testing and documentation while collaborating with global teams across product companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field.
• Experience delivering production‑ready electronic systems in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with embedded software development and typical target processors.
• Some experience with SCRUM/Agile project management.
• Experience in regulated, compliance‑driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of product roadmaps and priorities within Vacuum Technique Division.
• Develop innovative software solutions and design scalable software for reuse.
• Participate in SCRUM-based projects and provide technical support in specialist areas.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to developers in specific technology areas.
• Release production‑ready code with design and test documentation.

Skills

Embedded software

SCRUM/Agile

Mentoring

Requirements

Software testing

Education

BSc/MSc CS

Engineering degree

Job description

An exciting oppportunity has arisen for aSeniorSoftware Engineerto join the Edwards team based at Product Company Eastbourne.

As a Senior Software Engineer 1, your mission is to to develop and support software for controllers, instrumentation and interfaces to meet the business needs of Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique Divisions. You will beinvolved in all stages of the software development lifecycle from requirements capturing to release validation and approval.You will report to the NPI Manager.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain awareness of product roadmaps and priorities in the Vacuum Technique Division whilst also keeping up to date with industry trends.
• Apply specialist software expertise to develop innovative software solutions that address complex challenges and add value to Atlas Copco products. Design scalable software solutions that encourage reuse and support effective collaboration across members of the team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary or software SCRUM-based projects to develop and test new features and functionality, providing technical support in specialist areas to colleagues as required.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to less experienced members of the development team in specific technology areas.
• Provide internal and external customer support for new and existing projects, including investigating and diagnosing software and hardware issues.
• Develop test harnesses, test scripts and automation tools for software validation and offer guidance on writing clear requirements, effective test scripts and maintainable software code
• Suggest and promote improvements to the software development process, identifying opportunities for software to be developed more rapidly and to a higher quality.
• Release production ready code with design and test documentation in line with company standards.Maintain an agreed approach to version control and software releases.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we’d still love to hear from you—diverse perspectives strengthen our team.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or a related engineering field
  
• Experience working in an electronics manufacturing environment and delivering production‑ready electronic systems.
• Practical embedded software development experience, including familiarity with typical target processors
• Some experience with SCRUM/Agile project management frameworks
• Experience in developing software for supporting customer-deliverable electronics-based products with a g ood understanding of software development processes, particularly within a regulated, compliance-driven industry
• Some experience working in a global engineering environment and working with international, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver software solutions

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

On-Site

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Eastbourne, United Kingdom (GB). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

There will be some need to travel to UK & European locations, and maybe very occasionally to Asia or US locations, e.g. to other Vacuum Technique sites, key suppliers and, possibly, customers. The role requires close interaction with the Engineering Managers and Marketing / Product Managers, as well as with peers at other Product Companies and divisional managers.

Flexible working arrangements and part-time hours will be considered.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Joanna Fifield

Our recruitment process consists of a two-stage interview process:

Stage 1 – Technical Interview: focusing on assessing your technical skills, experience, and role‑specific capability.

Stage 2 – Cultural Interview: for candidates successful at Stage 1, exploring alignment with our organisational culture and cultural behaviours, which guide how we work and collaborate as an organisation:

Act with Accountability

…to seize opportunities and keep our commitments, using our empowerment to address challenges, raise red flags, and deliver results.

Act with Respect

…to welcome and understand diverse perspectives, foster inclusion, strengthen interactions, and achieve success together.

Act with Curiosity

…to understand our business and customer needs, embrace new challenges, apply a growth mindset and continuously learn.

Act Experimentally

…to discover new solutions, learn from our mistakes and drive innovation – believing there is always a better way.

…to make informed, transparent, and sustainable decisions, building on our collective skills, experiences and knowledge.

Technical interviews will take place week commencing 16th March at Eastbourne PC.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand’s products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people’s everyday lives – from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.