Senior Software Engineer

Core Talent Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced navigation technology is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for a hybrid 12-month contract role. You will lead the development of innovative real-time systems, focusing on embedded software within a supportive team environment. The position offers growth opportunities and involves collaboration across various teams, fostering a flexible work culture with occasional travel for testing.

Benefits

Outside IR35

Flexible working environment

Career growth opportunities

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ skills for embedded systems required.
• Experience with cross-compiling and virtualisation is essential.
• Degree in relevant field is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and troubleshoot embedded software for real-time systems.
• Lead system architecture and algorithm development.
• Mentor junior engineers and support customer projects.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Engineering, Software, Robotics, Physics, Maths or equivalent experience

PhD (optional)

Tools

Docker

Matlab

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

Outside IR35 Hybrid Working 12-Month Contract (Extension Likely!)

We're looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced navigation systems. You'll take ownership of key features, working on real-time embedded software that powers innovative technology.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop, test, and troubleshoot embedded software for real-time systems.
  
• Work with communication protocols and hardware interfaces.
  
• Lead system architecture and algorithm development.
  
• Carry out hardware-in-the-loop testing.
  
• Drive code efficiency, reusability, and best practices.
  
• Collaborate across hardware, software, and customer teams.
  
• Mentor junior engineers and support customer projects.
  

What You'll Bring:

• Strong C/C++ skills for embedded Linux systems.
  
• Experience with cross-compiling, virtualisation, and Docker.
  
• Familiarity with Matlab and software engineering best practices.
  
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  
• Degree in Engineering, Software, Robotics, Physics, Maths, or equivalent experience.
  
• PhD is a plus but not required.
  

Why Join?

• Outside IR35.
  
• Hybrid working.
  
• 12-month contract with strong chance of extension.
  
• Work on cutting-edge projects with a supportive team.
  
• Flexible environment with career growth opportunities.
  
• Occasional travel to site for system testing.
  

If you want to be an early applicant, contact or apply now with your CV.