Senior Software Engineer

Centre for Process Innovation Limited; Sedgefield; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation organization in Sedgefield is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical expertise and leadership across various projects. You will develop embedded software solutions, mentor team members, and contribute to innovative technologies impacting healthcare and sustainability. The role offers competitive salary and benefits including up to 36 days holiday. Hybrid working options are available, and the organization values continuous learning and creativity.

Benefits

Up to 36 days holiday

Life assurance and accident insurance schemes

Qualifications

• Significant industrial experience at a senior level.
• Professional mastery of software development principles.
• Knowledge of low-level communications systems (I2C, SPI).

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware and software for embedded systems.
• Collaborate with hardware teams.
• Participate in project scoping and planning.

Skills

Embedded software development

Problem solving

C/C++ programming

Wireless communications

Education

HNC or Foundation Degree in an engineering discipline

Degree/Master’s/PhD in an engineering discipline

Tools

Keil/IAR

Low-power programming environments

Job description

£46,000 - £57,200 per annum - dependent on experience

CPI helps make great ideas and inventions areality. We’re ateam of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.

Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.

From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world abetter place.

Why this role is important for CPI’swork

CPI has an exciting opportunity for aSenior Software Engineer to join its established and growing software team in Sedgefield. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and leadership across medium to large-scale projects, contributing innovative solutions and will act as atrusted authority in embedded software development. You will play akey role in shaping technological innovations, supporting technology team strategy, and mentoring colleagues to reach their potential.

Some exciting projects the team have recently worked onare:

More real stores of successful innovation can be found here

The Role

Key tasks in the role will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details available on the CPI careers page :

• Developing firmware and software applications for embedded microcontrollers, microprocessors, PCs, and mobile devices.
• Collaborating with hardware teams to create block diagrams, IO tables, and user manuals.
• Adhering to defined Software Development Procedures, applying version control, modular design, coding standards, and task management tools.
• Participating in project scoping, planning, and technical reviews.
• Interpreting client and product requirements, producing system designs and functional specifications.
• Setting up, planning, and executing experimental work; analysing and reporting results.
• Building and maintaining networks with external stakeholders, representing CPI as acredible expert.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing colleagues, fostering aculture of continuous capability development.

The person we are seeking

The successful candidate will be educated to aminimum of HNC or Foundation Degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering disicipline, have significant industrial experience at asenior level OR have aDegree/Master’s/PhD (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline with relevant industrial experience and;

• Possess significant technical expertise in embedded software development and complex problem solving
• Will exhibit professional mastery of software development principles and practices, with experience across the full lifecycle (prototype, design, implementation, debug, test, documentation) gained in academic or industrial environments
• Have aworking knowledge of low-power programming environments and tools (e.g. Keil/IAR)
• Have experience in bare-metal and RTOS programming using C/C++
• Demonstrate familiarity with wireless communications (Wi‑Fi, RFID , NFC , Bluetooth Low Energy, LoRaWAN)
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of low‑level communications systems ( I 2 C , SPI , CAN , RS‑485 )

It would also be advantageous if the successful candidate had chartered status with arelevant professional institution (e.g. IET ) andhad;

• Experience with safety‑critical applications (ideally Medical Devices or SAMD )
• Knowledge of radio protocols, FreeRTOS/Zephyr, IoT/cloud programming, or mobile/web app development
• Electronics design, MATLAB simulation, Python/scripting, FPGA or Embedded Linux experience
• Experience of the full range of software development from firmware to cloud computing would be useful, with aparticular focus on app and cloud development and agood understanding of cloud data management and analysis

Why JoinUs?

At CPI , you’ll be part of acollaborative environment where innovation thrives. We value our people and encourage continuous learning, resilience, and creativity. You’ll have the opportunity to influence projects at the forefront of manufacturing and technology, while developing yourself and others.

What does CPI offeryou?

At CPI , we offer awide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:

• Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes

Please note that hybrid working will be considered for thisrole.

CPI is an organisation based in the UK . Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK , sponsorship may be available.