Software Engineer (Embedded)

Oxford Instruments Plc; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working setup

Private healthcare cover

Share incentive plan

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Half-days on Fridays

Defined contribution Group Pension

Structured career development

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology in Severn Beach, Bristol, seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Embedded) to lead the design, development and continuous improvement of software across its product portfolio while remaining hands-on. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and ensure robust, secure software that meets business goals.

Proficiency in C#, C++ and C is essential. The role offers hybrid working and collaboration across Engineering, Service, Product Management and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Mentoring software engineers and helping establish best practices across the team.
• Reviewing software designs and implementations to ensure quality, maintainability and security.

Skills

Embedded software

Technical leadership

Windows development

Education

Degree in Computing/Physics or related

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

C#

C++

C

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.