Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer 6860

Location: Stonehouse (site-based)
Hours: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance software for advanced electronic systems. This role focuses on real-time embedded development, working closely with hardware teams to deliver robust and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities of an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Design and develop embedded software in C and C++ for microcontrollers and electronic systems
• Develop low-level drivers and hardware abstraction layers (HAL)
• Implement and optimise communication protocols
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulations
• Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle
• Develop clean, efficient, and maintainable code from concept through to deployment
• Implement structured testing processes to improve reliability in live environments
• Work with data collection systems and IoT-based technologies
• Support database management and maintain system records
• Contribute to research and development aligned with customer and market requirements
• Work with AI/ML tools where required, including sensor-based applications
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams

Key Skills of an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Strong experience in embedded software development using C and C++
• Experience working with microcontrollers and real-time systems
• Understanding of hardware-level programming and system integration
• Experience developing drivers and hardware abstraction layers
• Knowledge of communication protocols and IoT systems
• Experience with Python and SQL-based databases desirable
• Exposure to AI/ML tools such as TensorFlow beneficial
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code
• Confident working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment

Additional Information

Due to the nature of this role, candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to View email address on first-base.co.uk or call Katie on View phone number on first-base.co.uk.

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