Senior Software Engineer: Embedded Systems (Rust & Python)

Humand Talent; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology company in Oxford is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge solutions. The role involves designing embedded firmware in Rust, building APIs in Python, and working on complex algorithm designs. Candidates should have strong Python skills, an interest in Rust, and experience with embedded systems. The position offers a competitive salary, equity options, generous holiday, and a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

Salary up to 110000 DOE

Equity and share options

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical and dental insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible hybrid working

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong coding skills in Python with experience or interest in Rust.
• Understanding of code structure optimisation and algorithmic complexity.
• Experience with embedded systems, compilers or performance-driven applications.
• Enjoys collaborating across disciplines to turn technical requirements into practical solutions.
• Comfortable balancing autonomy with teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and extend embedded firmware with Rust.
• Build high-level APIs in Python to support advanced applications.
• Develop compilers and work on complex algorithm design.
• Work with FPGA and SoC-based systems within real-time environments.
• Contribute to improvements in infrastructure process and tooling.

Skills

Python

Rust

Algorithmic complexity understanding

Embedded systems

Collaboration

Tools

FPGA

SoC

C/C++

.NET

Java

Go

React

JavaScript

OOP

Distributed Systems

Job description

A pioneering technology company in Oxford is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge solutions. The role involves designing embedded firmware in Rust, building APIs in Python, and working on complex algorithm designs. Candidates should have strong Python skills, an interest in Rust, and experience with embedded systems. The position offers a competitive salary, equity options, generous holiday, and a flexible hybrid work arrangement.