Senior Software Engineer (Embedded)

Oxford Instruments EMEAI; Severn Beach; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private healthcare

Share incentive

25 days leave

Half-days on Fridays

Pension plan

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology in Severn Beach, Bristol, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Embedded) to lead the design, development, delivery and continuous improvement of software across our product portfolio while remaining hands-on in software development. You will provide technical leadership throughout the software lifecycle, mentor engineers, and ensure robust, secure software aligned with business goals.

Hybrid work supported.

Qualifications

• Experience developing commercial software products.
• Strong C#, C++ and/or C development skills.
• Experience leading complex technical work and influencing technical direction.
• Experience working on Windows-based applications and real-time control systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines.
• Degree in Computing, Physics or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of software for products and systems.
• Take ownership of complex projects from concept through delivery.
• Develop high-quality software using C#, C++, and C.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Service, Product Management and Operations.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices.
• Review designs and implementations for quality, security and maintainability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software platforms.

Education

Computing/Physics degree

Tools

C#

C++

C

Windows

Real-time systems

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Embedded)

Date: 29 Sept 2026

Location: Bristol, GB, BS35 4GG

Job Function: Technical

Business Unit: Plasma Technology

We are excited to announce a permanent opening for a Senior Software Engineer (Embedded) at our state‑of‑the‑art facility in Severn Beach, Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the design, development, delivery and continuous improvement of software solutions across the Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology product portfolio while remaining actively involved in hands‑on software development.

Provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring software systems are robust, maintainable, secure and aligned with business objectives. Mentor engineers, drive engineering best practices and act as a key technical authority for customers and internal stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the design and development of software for our products and systems.
• Taking ownership of complex software projects and technical challenges from concept through delivery.
• Developing high‑quality software using technologies including C#, C++ and C.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Service, Product Management and Operations.
• Supporting customers and field service engineers in diagnosing and resolving challenging technical issues.
• Mentoring software engineers and helping establish best practices across the team.
• Reviewing software designs and implementations to ensure quality, maintainability and security.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and the long‑term evolution of our software platforms.

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in engineers who enjoy solving real‑world technical problems and can balance hands‑on development with technical leadership.

You’ll Likely Have

• Significant experience developing commercial software products.
• Strong C#, C++ and/or C development skills.
• Experience leading complex technical work and influencing technical direction.
• Experience working on Windows‑based applications and real‑time control systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across different disciplines.
• A degree in Computing, Physics or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

It would be advantageous if you also have experience in:

• Industrial automation or semiconductor equipment.
• Hardware interfacing and control systems.
• Cybersecurity and secure software development.
• AI/ML technologies or modern DevOps practices.

Why Join Oxford Instruments?

At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for engineering micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics to electric cars and quantum computers.

You’ll be joining a team that develops software for highly sophisticated scientific equipment used in research labs and advanced manufacturing facilities across the globe. This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging systems where software directly impacts the performance of world‑class hardware.

Benefits Include

• A competitive starting salary.
• Structured career development opportunities.
• Hybrid working setup (flexible mix of office and remote, project-dependent).
• Private healthcare cover.
• Share incentive plan.
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Half‑days on Fridays.
• Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.