Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

Huber+Suhner Polatis; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Software Engineer in Embedded Systems to enhance products through robust software architecture and hands-on development. The role involves collaboration across teams and hardware integration using I2C, UART, SPI, USB. Ideal candidates have over 2 years of experience in embedded software and strong C programming skills. Excellent benefits include health insurance, life assurance, and more.

Benefits

Health Shield

Life Assurance 4x Yearly Salary

Non-Contributory Pension (8%)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Opt in to Private Medical

Free Parking

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Company Day at Christmas

Qualifications

• 2+ years in embedded software engineering, especially on Linux-based systems.
• Strong C programming skills and experience with ARM microcontrollers.
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging (I2C, USB, SPI).

Responsibilities

• Implement scalable and maintainable software components.
• Analyze test results for improvements post-software verification.
• Interface with hardware using I2C, UART, SPI, USB.

Skills

Embedded software engineering

C programming

Hardware debugging

Agile development

Collaboration

Tools

Linux-based systems

POSIX APIs

Yocto

Git

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer Embedded Systems

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WN

Salary: Competitive Salary, DOE + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Benefits: Health Shield, Life Assurance 4x Yearly Salary, Non-Contributory Pension (8%), Cycle to Work Scheme, Opt in to Private Medical, Free Parking, 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Company Day at Christmas

Are you passionate about embedded systems and eager to work on cutting-edge optical network technology

Join our dynamic Product Software team at Polatis as a Software Engineer, where innovation meets precision!

Huber+Suhner produce market-leading optical circuit switches for advanced fibre optic communications networks.

The programme management team works across the business to deliver product design, software release, and process improvement projects in the UK and Poland.

The team are responsible for ensuring that scope, cost, and schedule are delivered to target and projects are managed in accordance with Huber+Suhner processes.

We are now recruiting for a Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in enhancing our products through robust software architecture, hands-on development, and seamless hardware integration.

You ll collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ensure product excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Software Architecture & Design

• Work with senior engineers to implement scalable and maintainable software components.

Technical Expertise

• Develop in C within embedded Linux environments.
• Support software verification and analyze test results for improvements.

Hardware Integration

• Interface with hardware using I2C, UART, SPI, USB.
• Read and interpret hardware schematics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with production teams to diagnose and resolve software issues.

Process Orientation

• Create documentation and artefacts to meet compliance and development standards.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• 2+ years in embedded software engineering, especially on Linux-based systems.
• Strong C programming skills and experience with ARM microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with POSIX APIs and integrating open-source libraries.
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging (I2C, USB, SPI).
• Agile development experience and process documentation.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Yocto build systems.
• Knowledge of CI tools and scripting for automation.
• Understanding of networking protocols and security best practices.
• Proficiency with Git and JIRA.

Ready to shape the future of optical networking

Apply now and be part of a team that s redefining connectivity!