Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking a Software Engineer in the Bristol Area to work on embedded software and SDR technologies. You will contribute across research, prototyping, implementation and testing, shaping software for complex client requirements.

The role involves developing embedded software for microcontrollers/SoC, configuring SDR systems and applying DSP techniques. A 3+ year track record in embedded software is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ commercial software or embedded software engineering experience.
• Experience in embedded C/C++ development for microcontrollers or SoC platforms.
• Familiarity with SDR, DSP and RF/communications concepts.
• Exposure to embedded Linux and cross‑development toolchains.
• Prototype development, integration and testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for microcontrollers and SoC devices.
• Develop and configure Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems.
• Work with DSP techniques and applications.
• Develop software using C, C++, Python and related languages.
• Support sensor and signal-processing applications.
• Rapidly develop prototypes and pre-production systems.
• Produce technical requirements and design documentation.
• Plan and support technical trials.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and deliver suitable technical solutions.

Skills

Embedded C / C++

Python

Embedded Linux

Microcontrollers / SoC

Software Defined Radio

DSP

RF / communications

Sensors / signal processing

FPGA / VHDL

Prototype development

Job description

Software Engineer - Bristol Area - £50,000

Location: Bristol Area

Salary: Up to £50,000

Job Type: Permanent

I’m currently recruiting for a Software Engineer to join a rapidly growing technology and R&D organisation in the Bristol area. This is an excellent opportunity to work on embedded software, software-defined radio, DSP and communications technologies within a highly technical engineering environment. You’ll be involved in developing innovative software solutions for complex client requirements, working across research, prototyping, implementation and testing.

The Role

• Developing embedded software for microcontrollers and System-on-Chip (SoC) devices
• Developing and configuring Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems
• Working with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) techniques and applications
• Developing software using C, C++, Python and other relevant languages
• Supporting sensor and signal-processing applications
• Rapidly developing prototypes and pre-production systems
• Producing technical requirements and design documentation
• Planning and supporting technical trials
• Working directly with customers to understand requirements and develop suitable technical solutions

The Ideal Software Engineer

You’ll ideally have 3+ years’ commercial software or embedded software engineering experience and experience across some of the following:

• Embedded C / C++
• Python
• Embedded Linux
• Microcontrollers and SoC platforms
• Software Defined Radio (SDR)
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• RF or communications systems
• Sensors and signal processing
• FPGA / VHDL exposure would be advantageous
• Prototype development, integration and testing

This role would suit a Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, DSP Engineer or SDR Engineer who enjoys technically challenging R&D work and wants exposure to cutting-edge communications and embedded technologies.

Due to SC, you must have the full right to work in the UK for this role