Embedded C Contracts
 
Demand Trend Daily Rate Trend Hourly Rate Trend Hourly Rate Histogram Job Locations Related Skills

The first table below looks at the demand for Embedded C skills in IT contracts advertised across the UK. Included is a guide to the average contractor rates offered in IT contracts that have cited Embedded C over the 3 months to 23 May 2013 with a comparison to the same period in the previous 2 years. The second table is for comparison and provides aggregates for all of the Programming Languages category.

Note that daily contractor rates and hourly contractor rates are treated separately. When calculating average contractor rates, daily rates are not derived from quoted hourly rates or vice versa.

Location
 3 months to
23 May 2013		 Same period 2012 Same period 2011
Embedded C
Rank 466 444 452
Rank change year-on-year
-22 +8
Contract jobs citing Embedded C 75 121 135
As % of all contract IT jobs located in the UK 0.162% 0.207% 0.218%
As % of the Programming Languages category 0.434% 0.599% 0.580%
Number of daily rates quoted 20 16 25
Average daily rate £310 £305 £295
Average daily rate % change year-on-year
+1.63% +3.38%
90% offered a daily rate of more than £285 £290 £275
10% offered a daily rate of more than £331 £363 £325
UK excluding London average daily rate £306 £305 £295
% change year-on-year
+0.40% +3.38%
Number of hourly rates quoted 35 46 53
Average hourly rate £37.50 £36.75 £35.50
Average hourly rate % change year-on-year
+2.04% +3.52%
90% offered a hourly rate of more than £30.00 £33.25 £31.70
10% offered a hourly rate of more than £42.50 £42.50 £42.50
UK excluding London average hourly rate £38.25 £37.00 £35.50
% change year-on-year
+3.37% +4.22%
All Programming Languages
UK
Contract IT job ads with a match in the
Programming Languages category		 17292 20186 23280
As % of all contract IT jobs located in the UK 37.32% 34.58% 37.51%
Number of daily rates quoted 10671 11908 13509
Average daily rate £385 £375 £413
Average daily rate % change year-on-year
+2.66% -9.09%
90% offered a daily rate of more than £250 £250 £250
10% offered a daily rate of more than £575 £570 £600
UK excluding London average daily rate £325 £325 £325
Number of hourly rates quoted 602 723 930
Average hourly rate £35.00 £34.50 £35.00
Average hourly rate % change year-on-year
+1.44% -1.42%
90% offered a hourly rate of more than £16.50 £17.05 £19.52
10% offered a hourly rate of more than £43.50 £45.00 £45.00
UK excluding London average hourly rate £35.00 £34.50 £35.00
% change year-on-year
+1.44% -1.42%

Embedded C
Jobs Demand Trend

This chart provides the 3-month moving total of IT contractor jobs citing Embedded C within the UK as a proportion of the total demand within the Programming Languages category.

Embedded C Jobs Demand Trend

Embedded C
Daily Rate Trend

This chart provides the 3-month moving average for daily rates quoted in IT contract jobs citing Embedded C within the UK.

Embedded C Daily Rate Trend

Embedded C
Hourly Rate Trend

This chart provides the 3-month moving average for hourly rates quoted in IT contractor jobs citing Embedded C within the UK.

Embedded C Hourly Rate Trend

Embedded C
Hourly Rate Histogram

This chart provides a histogram of hourly rates quoted in contract IT jobs citing Embedded C within the UK over the 3 months to 23 May 2013.

Embedded C Hourly Rate Histogram

Embedded C
Top 30 Contract Locations

The table below looks at the demand and provides a guide to the average contractor rates quoted in IT jobs citing Embedded C within the UK over the 3 months to 23 May 2013. The 'Rank Change' column provides an indication of the change in demand within each location based on the same 3 month period last year.

Location
(Click each for more statistics)		 Rank Change
on Same Period
Last Year		 Matching
Contract
IT Job Ads		 Average
Daily Rate
Last 3 Months		 Average Daily Rate
% Change
on Same Period
Last Year
England +2 72 £310 +1.63%
East of England +23 34 £320 +4.91%
Cambridgeshire +20 24 £303 -0.81%
Cambridge +18 23 £303 -0.81%
South East -1 13 £310 +7.82%
Hampshire -8 8 £310 -
London +22 6 £385 +8.45%
Essex +5 6 £325 -
North West +12 4 - -
Hertfordshire +2 4 - -
West Midlands 0 4 - -
Yorkshire -3 4 £300 -
Royston - 4 - -
South West +22 3 - -
Brentwood - 3 £325 -
Hull - 3 £300 -
East Yorkshire - 3 £300 -
Surrey +14 2 - -
East Midlands +1 2 - -
Chester - 2 - -
Lincoln - 2 - -
Lincolnshire - 2 - -
Cheshire - 2 - -
Scotland - 2 - -
Gloucestershire +33 1 - -
Wales +11 1 - -
South Yorkshire +2 1 - -
Southampton -6 1 - -
West Sussex - 1 - -
Warwickshire - 1 - -

Embedded C
Top 30 Related IT Skills

For the 6 months to 23 May 2013, IT contractor jobs within the UK citing Embedded C also mentioned the following IT skills in order of popularity. The figures indicate the number of jobs and their proportion against the total number of contract IT job ads sampled that cited Embedded C.

1 172 (100.00%) C
2 79 (45.93%) C++
3 60 (34.88%) Embedded C++
4 54 (31.40%) Linux
5 28 (16.28%) Wireless
6 25 (14.53%) LTE
7 24 (13.95%) Telecoms
8 22 (12.79%) Python
8 22 (12.79%) 3GPP
8 22 (12.79%) Embedded Linux
9 21 (12.21%) 3G
10 20 (11.63%) 4G
11 19 (11.05%) HTML
11 19 (11.05%) Electronics
11 19 (11.05%) Software Engineering
12 18 (10.47%) Firmware
12 18 (10.47%) Embedded Systems
13 16 (9.302%) Device Driver
14 14 (8.140%) Software Testing
15 13 (7.558%) UMTS
16 12 (6.977%) TCP/IP
16 12 (6.977%) CDMA
16 12 (6.977%) MATLAB
16 12 (6.977%) Embedded Software Development
17 11 (6.395%) Signal Processing
17 11 (6.395%) Configuration Management
17 11 (6.395%) Automotive
17 11 (6.395%) STB
18 10 (5.814%) DTV
18 10 (5.814%) DVB

Embedded C
Top Related IT Skills by Category

For the 6 months to 23 May 2013, IT contractor jobs within the UK citing Embedded C also mentioned the following IT skills grouped by category. The figures indicate the number of jobs and their proportion against the total number of contract IT job ads sampled that cited Embedded C. Up to 20 skills are shown per category.

Application Development
1 19 (11.05%) HTML
2 10 (5.814%) OpenCL
3 5 (2.907%) Flash
3 5 (2.907%) Middleware
4 4 (2.326%) CGI
4 4 (2.326%) OpenGL
4 4 (2.326%) .NET
5 2 (1.163%) WebKit
5 2 (1.163%) WinForms
6 1 (0.581%) XML
6 1 (0.581%) MFC
6 1 (0.581%) Qt
Application Platforms
1 2 (1.163%) SAS
Applications
1 2 (1.163%) Simulink
2 1 (0.581%) MS Project
2 1 (0.581%) MS Office
Communications & Networking
1 28 (16.28%) Wireless
2 25 (14.53%) LTE
3 22 (12.79%) 3GPP
4 21 (12.21%) 3G
5 20 (11.63%) 4G
6 13 (7.558%) UMTS
7 12 (6.977%) TCP/IP
7 12 (6.977%) CDMA
8 10 (5.814%) DVB
8 10 (5.814%) GSM
8 10 (5.814%) UTRAN
8 10 (5.814%) ZigBee
9 8 (4.651%) GPRS
10 7 (4.070%) Broadband
11 6 (3.488%) 2G
11 6 (3.488%) Wi-Fi
12 5 (2.907%) Bluetooth
12 5 (2.907%) 802.15
12 5 (2.907%) Ethernet
12 5 (2.907%) HTTP
Development Applications
1 6 (3.488%) Visual Studio
1 6 (3.488%) ClearCase
2 4 (2.326%) Trac
2 4 (2.326%) JIRA
2 4 (2.326%) Subversion
3 2 (1.163%) VSS/SourceSafe
4 1 (0.581%) Ant
4 1 (0.581%) InstallShield
4 1 (0.581%) NUnit
General
1 24 (13.95%) Telecoms
2 19 (11.05%) Electronics
3 11 (6.395%) Automotive
4 6 (3.488%) Aerospace
5 3 (1.744%) Finance
5 3 (1.744%) Retail
6 2 (1.163%) Avionics
6 2 (1.163%) Military
6 2 (1.163%) Manufacturing
Job Titles
1 76 (44.19%) Software Engineer
2 39 (22.67%) Developer
3 30 (17.44%) Embedded Software Engineer
4 20 (11.63%) C Developer
5 19 (11.05%) Embedded C Developer
6 17 (9.884%) Embedded C Engineer
6 17 (9.884%) Senior Software Engineer
7 14 (8.140%) Test Engineer
8 13 (7.558%) C Software Engineer
9 12 (6.977%) Embedded C Software Engineer
10 10 (5.814%) Infrastructure Engineer
11 9 (5.233%) DSP Engineer
12 7 (4.070%) Software Developer
12 7 (4.070%) Embedded C/C++ Engineer
12 7 (4.070%) Embedded C++ Engineer
13 5 (2.907%) Programmer
14 4 (2.326%) Real Time Software Engineer
14 4 (2.326%) Real Time Engineer
14 4 (2.326%) Embedded C++ Software Engineer
14 4 (2.326%) Embedded C/C++ Software Engineer
Miscellaneous
1 18 (10.47%) Firmware
1 18 (10.47%) Embedded Systems
2 16 (9.302%) Device Driver
3 11 (6.395%) STB
4 10 (5.814%) DTV
5 8 (4.651%) Handset
6 7 (4.070%) Field-Programmable Gate Array
7 5 (2.907%) EFT
8 4 (2.326%) Mobile Payment
8 4 (2.326%) CAN bus
8 4 (2.326%) EFTPOS
9 3 (1.744%) EPoS
9 3 (1.744%) VHDL
9 3 (1.744%) Streaming Media
10 2 (1.163%) SCADA
10 2 (1.163%) MPEG
11 1 (0.581%) EMV
11 1 (0.581%) iDTV
11 1 (0.581%) Smartcard
11 1 (0.581%) ASIC
Operating Systems
1 54 (31.40%) Linux
2 22 (12.79%) Embedded Linux
3 7 (4.070%) Windows
4 5 (2.907%) Windows CE
4 5 (2.907%) Android
5 2 (1.163%) Windows Mobile
5 2 (1.163%) Apple iOS
5 2 (1.163%) Windows 8
6 1 (0.581%) VxWorks
Processes & Methodologies
1 19 (11.05%) Software Engineering
2 14 (8.140%) Software Testing
3 12 (6.977%) Embedded Software Development
4 11 (6.395%) Signal Processing
4 11 (6.395%) Configuration Management
5 9 (5.233%) Multithreading
6 8 (4.651%) UML
7 7 (4.070%) TDD
7 7 (4.070%) High Availability
7 7 (4.070%) Digital Signal Processing
8 6 (3.488%) OO
9 5 (2.907%) Scrum
9 5 (2.907%) Automated Testing
10 4 (2.326%) Unit Testing
11 3 (1.744%) Agile Software Development
11 3 (1.744%) Validation
11 3 (1.744%) Software Architecture
11 3 (1.744%) Requirements Analysis
12 2 (1.163%) Web Development
12 2 (1.163%) Test Strategy
Programming Languages
1 172 (100.00%) C
2 79 (45.93%) C++
3 60 (34.88%) Embedded C++
4 22 (12.79%) Python
5 12 (6.977%) MATLAB
6 7 (4.070%) JavaScript
6 7 (4.070%) Perl
7 5 (2.907%) Assembly Language
8 4 (2.326%) C#
9 2 (1.163%) Tcl
9 2 (1.163%) Java
9 2 (1.163%) SQL
9 2 (1.163%) VB
9 2 (1.163%) Ada
9 2 (1.163%) VC++
10 1 (0.581%) PHP
10 1 (0.581%) Shell Script
10 1 (0.581%) GLSL
Qualifications
1 7 (4.070%) Security Cleared
2 6 (3.488%) Degree
3 3 (1.744%) SC Cleared
4 2 (1.163%) HND
5 1 (0.581%) Six Sigma Green Belt
Quality Assurance & Compliance
1 6 (3.488%) DO-178B
2 2 (1.163%) JTAG
3 1 (0.581%) ISO 8583
System Software
1 1 (0.581%) VMware Workstation
1 1 (0.581%) VMware Infrastructure
Vendors
1 5 (2.907%) Freescale
2 2 (1.163%) Agilent
2 2 (1.163%) Perforce
3 1 (0.581%) Cisco
3 1 (0.581%) Microsoft
3 1 (0.581%) MKS
3 1 (0.581%) Serena
3 1 (0.581%) VMware
3 1 (0.581%) VeriFone
3 1 (0.581%) Fujitsu
Embedded Software Engineer
Oxfordshire, South East
You will be working on large scale systems where any experience or understanding of the architecture is beneficial. Our client is a leader in their industry providing niche...
Computer Futures
Posted: 15 May 2013
Embedded Software - Medical Experience
South West England
Our Medical client is currently seeking an embedded software engineer on an initial 8 week contract. You will be working on various microcontrollers and will be required to...
Computer Futures
Posted: 15 May 2013
Embedded - Bath - 3 months
Bath, South West
Our exclusive client has a requirement for an embedded c++ software engineer. We have placed several contractors with this client and the feedback is that the environment is...
Computer Futures
Posted: 15 May 2013
ADA Software Engineer
Devon, South West
ADA Software /Devon/ 6 months / £30-£40 per hour ADA/Embedded/C/C++/Software/Software engineer/Systems Our industry leading client requires a software engineer for an initial...
Computer Futures
Posted: 15 May 2013
Firmware Engineer
England
3-6 months / Firmware / Home Working / £25-£30 We have an immediate requirement for a firmware engineer to work form home. You will be completing the firmware for...
Computer Futures
Posted: 15 May 2013
PIPE - ONGOING - Embedded Software Engineer
Oxfordshire, South East
Embedded Software Engineer - Oxfordshire - 3-6 Months I'm currently looking for a proficient all round Embedded Software Engineer for an initial 3 month contract based in Oxfordshire...
Computer Futures
Posted: 15 May 2013
Embedded Software Development Oxford £42/hour
Oxfordshire, South East
The successful candidate should have the following skills: - Embedded C - Strong High Level development experience - Experience of using TCP/IP and other communication protocols - RECOGNISED SAFETLY CRITICAL STANDARDS...
Progressive Recruitment
Rate: £38 - £42 per hour
Posted: 15 May 2013
Software Engineer - Automotive - Contract
West Midlands
Real-time, embedded C skills with hands on debugging experience. Good practical knowledge of embedded software development methods and tools... It would be useful if you had knowledge...
In Parallel Computer Staff Limited
Rate: Highly Negotiable
Posted: 20 May 2013
Embedded Software Engineer
Cambridge, East Anglia
The Role: - Embedded Software Engineer - Feedback to Manager & Team Required: - Embedded C coding - GPRS modems, GPS modules - Experience implementing embedded systems - Experience developing Ethernet-TCP/IP applications - Developed...
Computer Futures
Posted: 15 May 2013
Electronic Software Eng, Analogue, Digital, Embedded, £38ph
Essex, South East
You will be joining the R & D team on a new product development, where they are re designing and improving an existing product. In this role you will...
Real Staffing
Rate: £38 - £40 per hour
Posted: 15 May 2013
Embedded C++ Software Engineer
Woking, South East
To be considered for this role candidates must have a proven track record, working in embedded software and system, preferably to safety standard MISRA. Experience with at least...
Computer Futures
Rate: £32 - £35 per hour
Posted: 16 May 2013
Embedded C - 1 Month
Bristol, South West
We have an immediate requirement for a software engineer to work from home. You will be working on behalf of a South Wales medical client. You must have...
Computer Futures
Posted: 21 May 2013
Electronics Engineer, Peterborough, £32ph+
Peterborough, East Anglia
You will be working within a versatile multi-disciplined engineering team where you will be working on the design of high speed industrial marking equipment. You will be...
Real Staffing
Rate: £32 - £36 per hour
Posted: 23 May 2013
Embedded C Developer
Oxfordshire, South East
Embedded Software Developer - up to £36/ hour - 6 month contract. My client has a requirement for an Embedded Engineer to work as part of an existing Embedded Development...
Progressive Recruitment
Rate: £32 - £36 per hour
Posted: 15 May 2013
Embedded C Engineer
South West England
Embedded C Required - 6m+ CONTRACT - South West I am seeking an embedded software engineer with extensive expertise in very low level development. This is to work for a...
Computer Futures
Rate: £35 - £40 per hour
Posted: 15 May 2013
**Embedded C Developer required in Surrey**
Woking, Surrey
Our client is a leading automotive company who produces some of the most cutting edge technologies found in the motor racing industry AND avionics sector. Other skills include...
Optimus Search Ltd
Rate: From £35 to £38 per annum
Posted: 20 May 2013
Embedded C Software Engineer - 3-6 months
Surrey
Leading Electronics manufacturer based in Surrey is urgently seeking an Embedded C Software Engineer for a 3-6 month contract initially... MISRA C, Matlab, Simulink, Embedded, CAN, RS232.....
Roc Search
Rate: £30 - £40 per hour
Posted: 22 May 2013
Embedded Software Engineer
Fareham, Hampshire
Within this role you'll be working primarily within Embedded C but will need to be fully conversant with D0-178B standards... Essential Skills: Embedded C DO-178B...
Jam Recruitment Ltd
Rate: £30 - £35 per hour + Negotiable
Posted: 21 May 2013
Electronic Development Engineer
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out day to day updates/amendments to current products. They also want the consultant to support the design and development...
TEKsystems
Rate: £27 - £28 per hour
Posted: 22 May 2013
C++ Developer/ Architect - EMV
London
C/ C++ Developer - EMV- Payment Terminals. Innovative Payments solutions provider require a Developer/ Programmer / Software Engineer with advanced embedded C/ C++ coding skills and a detailed knowledgeof Card...
ReThink Recruitment
Rate: £0.00 per annum
Posted: 20 May 2013
On Board Software Engin
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
SYS UML) - Software process oriented... Cygwin, UML, HOOD) - Embedded C, Java, pearl, bash (or scripting languages) - Proficient in the use of debuggers (gdb,….) - Desirable: - Previous experience developing satellite...
s-com
Rate: £0.00 per annum
Posted: 21 May 2013
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