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Role: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Motherwell, Scotland (Hybrid - 2 Days WFH a week)

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Benefits

Our client, a global technology leader in the medical devices sector, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing team in Motherwell. You'll be developing embedded software for next-generation devices, contributing directly to innovations that improve patient care worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full software development lifecycle - from defining requirements and architecture through to implementation, testing, and ongoing product enhancements - all within a collaborative, quality-driven environment.

• Proven experience in embedded software development using C.
• Strong understanding of real-time systems, RTOS, and multi-threaded environments.
• Experience with 16/32-bit microcontrollers, communication protocols (SPI, I2C, TCP/IP), and peripheral interfaces.
• Experience producing technical documentation, specifications, and verification plans.
• Proficient with version control (Git), Jira, and unit testing frameworks (Unity, Ceedling, CMock).
• Knowledge of code quality standards such as MISRA.

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded C software for medical devices to rigorous quality and regulatory standards.
• Define and implement technical requirements, architecture, and interface design documents in line with quality systems and design controls.
• Lead and participate in software reviews, ensuring best practice and high-quality output.
• Perform risk and impact analysis, ensuring compliance with IEC 62304 and other relevant standards.
• Develop and maintain low-level drivers for microcontroller peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.).
• Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and software test teams to verify and validate design performance.
• Contribute to prototype development, debugging, and problem-solving during product evolution.
• Support continuous improvement and agile development practices within the team.

• Familiarity with quality management systems and regulated development environments (IEC 62304 or similar).
• Background in embedded GUI frameworks and bootloader development.
• Experience with Agile or SAFe development methodologies.

• Work on cutting-edge medical technology that makes a genuine difference.
• Join a collaborative, expert-led engineering team with a focus on innovation.
• Enjoy hybrid working - 2 days a week from home for flexibility and balance.
• Excellent salary and benefits, plus opportunities for professional growth.

Enjoy hybrid working - 2 days a week from home for flexibility and balance.

Excellent salary and benefits, plus opportunities for professional growth.

If you're passionate about embedded systems, problem-solving, and developing life-changing technology, this could be your next big move.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more information.