Software Engineer

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas bonus

33 days holiday

IET membership support

Hybrid working

Job summary

BMS Engineering Recruitment has an opening for a Software Engineer focused on embedded software, firmware and hardware-level development. The role involves creating software for microcontroller-based systems and working across the full development lifecycle in a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to design, implementation, testing and validation, with hybrid working arrangements (2 days from home) and flexible hours. A degree in Software/Electronics/Computer Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software/firmware development for microcontroller-based systems.
• Strong C/C++ or similar embedded programming languages.
• Ability to debug and test software at firmware and hardware levels.
• Experience working with electronics/hardware engineers in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for microcontroller-based systems across the full lifecycle from concept to validation.
• Collaborate with electronics and hardware teams to deliver robust, reliable products.
• Work across embedded software, firmware and hardware-level development in a hands-on role.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++

Firmware development

Debugging

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Software/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Job description

• Work across the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing and validation
• Hybrid working, with 2 days per week working from home
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work on technically challenging embedded systems projects

We’re recruiting on behalf of an established engineering manufacturer that designs and develops innovative electronic systems for use within a highly regulated sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Software Engineer to their development team.

This is a hands-on role focused on embedded software, firmware and hardware-level development. You’ll be responsible for developing software for microcontroller-based systems, working closely with the electronics and hardware teams to deliver robust, reliable products. The role will involve working across the full development lifecycle, from initial concept and software architecture through to implementation, testing and validation.

Requirements

• Experience as a Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer or similar
• Strong experience developing embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems
• Proven microcontroller development experience
• Hardware-level development experience, with a strong understanding of how software interacts with electronic hardware
• Experience working with embedded systems and low-level software development
• Experience with C/C++ or similar embedded programming languages
• Ability to debug and test software at both firmware and hardware level
• Experience working alongside electronics/hardware engineers in a multidisciplinary development environment
• Must have full right to work without the need for sponsorship
• Degree qualified in Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline preferred

Package

• Up to £53,000 salary
• Christmas bonus
• 33 days holiday
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week from home
• Flexible working hours
• IET membership support available
• Full-time permanent position
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities