Software Development Engineer

TAY Recruitment Ltd; Hay Mills; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Software Development Engineer to develop embedded software solutions for thermal management systems in the automotive sector. You will work with cross-functional teams to design control strategies, document codebases, and mentor junior engineers. A Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field is required, along with proficiency in C/C++. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative engineering team

Work on cutting-edge technologies

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or industrial thermal systems preferred.
• Familiarity with railway software standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control strategies for thermal systems.
• Design high‑level control systems in embedded environments.
• Participate in design and code reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge.

Skills

Proficient in C/C++ for embedded, real-time systems

Strong understanding of electronics, electrical circuits

Familiarity with cybersecurity

Knowledge of engineering processes

Understanding of electromechanical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Software Development Engineer - Thermal Management Systems

Location: Small Heath

Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: Automotive / Industrial Engineering / Embedded Systems

About Us

Our client are a forward-thinking engineering company at the forefront of thermal management innovation. Their systems power next-generation HVAC, powertrain, and battery solutions across automotive and industrial sectors. They are now seeking a Software Development Engineer to join our dynamic Systems and Controls team and help shape the future of intelligent thermal control.

Role Overview

As a Software Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of embedded software solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy high-quality applications that support our industry-leading products. This role you will need to demonstrate your experience in manufacturing software relating to products rather than full stack development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control strategies and algorithms for vehicle HVAC, powertrain, and battery thermal systems.
• Capture functional and software requirements.
• Design high‑level control systems and implement them in embedded environments using C/C++ (bare-metal and RTOS).
• Validate software at both unit and system integration levels.
• Maintain and document codebases using GitHub, ensuring reusability and reliability.
• Participate in design and code reviews.
• Support customer proposals, project planning, testing, audits, and technical documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded, real-time systems.
• Strong understanding of electronics, electrical circuits, and embedded communication protocols (CAN, LIN, RS232, etc.).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity (UNECE R155/R156) and functional safety (ISO 26262).
• Experience with high‑level languages (e.g., Python, C#) is a plus.
• Knowledge of engineering processes (Waterfall, V‑model, FMEA).
• Understanding of electromechanical systems (motors, servos, relays).
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience in automotive or industrial thermal systems preferred.
• Familiarity with railway software standards (BS EN 50657, BS EN 50155) is advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Innovative and proactive problem‑solving mindset.

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting‑edge thermal management technologies.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative engineering team.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Competitive salary.