Embedded Software Engineer

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Shannon; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Shannon, Ireland. The role focuses on developing and maintaining embedded software for life safety and connected home products within a multidisciplinary R&D team, spanning embedded systems, wireless connectivity and IoT technologies.

You will work on microcontrollers, RTOS and embedded Linux platforms, with responsibilities across design, testing and integration, and collaboration with hardware, RF,

Qualifications

• Four or more years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills; Python is desirable.
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems and real-time software.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
• Experience with debugging tools and hardware-software integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain embedded software using C/C++.
• Contribute to software architecture, drivers, communication protocols and system integration.
• Develop and debug software for microcontrollers, RTOS and embedded Linux platforms.
• Support wireless technologies including BLE, Matter, Thread and Wi-Fi.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Hardware, RF, Validation and Quality teams.
• Contribute to code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD and technical documentation.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

Real-time software

Microcontrollers

Debugging tools

SPI/I2C/UART

Python (desirable)

Education

Degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: Shannon, Ireland

Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager / Engineering Manager

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain embedded software for life safety and connected home products. Working within a multidisciplinary R&D team, you will contribute to product development from concept through to launch, across embedded systems, wireless connectivity and IoT technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain embedded software using C/C++.
• Contribute to software architecture, drivers, communication protocols and system integration.
• Develop and debug software for microcontrollers, RTOS and embedded Linux platforms.
• Support wireless technologies including BLE, Matter, Thread and Wi-Fi.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Hardware, RF, Validation and Quality teams.
• Contribute to code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD and technical documentation.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Four or more years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills; Python is desirable.
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems and real-time software.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
• Experience with debugging tools and hardware-software integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• RTOS platforms such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS and embedded Linux.
• ARM Cortex-M and wireless technologies.
• Git, automated testing, CI/CD and modern development practices.
• Cybersecurity and safety-critical or regulated products.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ownership, attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration.
• A proactive approach to learning and innovation.