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Coherent

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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12.08.2025

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Job Description and Responsibilities:

At Coherent Scotland, we develop laser systems that help people. Our systems are deployed in various markets including renewable energy, microelectronics, fundamental research, life sciences, and medicine. We aim to make a positive impact by providing reliable and high-performance lasers.

Coherent Scotland has experienced steady growth over the past decade, supported by a strong product development pipeline that promises continued expansion and exciting opportunities for personal growth.

Located at the West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow, we are a subsidiary of Coherent Corp., a global leader in laser manufacturing. Our modern, purpose-built facility includes research and development, manufacturing, and marketing departments, recently expanded to accommodate our growth.

We offer a friendly, business-oriented work environment with amenities like an on-site cafeteria. Our benefits include a contributory pension scheme, subsidized private healthcare, and free life assurance. We also promote work-life balance through flexible core hours.

About the role

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be part of the product development team, focusing on designing and testing software for our laser systems. The role involves contributing to the development of our scalable system platform and the full lifecycle development of laser products.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing reliable, clean C code for laser systems.
• Maintaining and expanding existing libraries for rapid deployment.
• Creating technical documentation.
• Planning and estimating development tasks.
• Integrating software with hardware and optics.
• Supporting legacy software on existing products.

Education and Work Experience:

• Experience in software engineering, preferably in industry.
• Strong C programming skills and object-oriented approach.
• Ability to develop scalable modules and low-level drivers.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems and multitasking.
• Knowledge of microcontroller interfaces like UART, Ethernet, CAN Bus, I2C, SPI, ADC, DAC.
• Ability to read schematics and datasheets.
• Hands-on experience in embedded software and hardware testing and debugging.
• Proficiency with version control and integration tools (Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
• Good communication skills, team player, and self-motivated.
• Degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with closed-loop drive control for industrial applications.
• Experience with Test-driven Development (TDD).
• Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M architecture, CMSIS, and related tools.
• Experience with C# and Visual Studio IDE/Code.
• Knowledge of NPI process and project planning.