The first table below looks at the prevalence of the term Embedded Systems in IT jobs advertised for the Cambridgeshire region. Included is a guide to the average salaries offered in IT jobs that have cited Embedded Systems over the 3 months to 17 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 terms in our Miscellaneous category for the Cambridgeshire region.

Location
3 months to
17 May 2013
Same period 2012 Same period 2011
Embedded Systems
Rank 90 64 76
Rank change year-on-year
-26 +12
Permanent jobs citing Embedded Systems 55 91 84
As % of all permanent IT jobs located in Cambridgeshire 2.071% 3.208% 2.772%
As % of the Miscellaneous category 6.790% 8.966% 7.843%
Number of salaries quoted 42 71 73
Average salary £45,000 £50,000 £37,500
Average salary % change year-on-year
-10.00% +33.33%
90% offered a salary of more than £35,000 £35,000 £28,000
10% offered a salary of more than £55,000 £57,500 £50,000
UK excluding London average salary £40,000 £38,750 £35,000
% change year-on-year
+3.22% +10.71%
All of the Miscellaneous Category
Cambridgeshire
Permanent IT job ads with a match in the
Miscellaneous category
810 1015 1071
As % of all permanent IT jobs located in Cambridgeshire 30.50% 35.78% 35.35%
Number of salaries quoted 692 775 943
Average salary £40,000 £40,000 £37,000
Average salary % change year-on-year
- +8.10%
90% offered a salary of more than £30,000 £30,000 £27,000
10% offered a salary of more than £60,000 £56,000 £54,000
UK excluding London average salary £38,815 £40,000 £37,500
% change year-on-year
-2.96% +6.66%
Embedded Systems
East of England

Embedded Systems
Jobs Demand Trend

This chart provides a 3-month moving total of permanent IT jobs citing Embedded Systems across the Cambridgeshire region as a proportion of the total demand within the Miscellaneous category.

Cambridgeshire Embedded Systems Jobs Demand Trend

Embedded Systems
Salary Trend

This chart provides the 3-month moving average for salaries quoted in permanent IT jobs citing Embedded Systems across the Cambridgeshire region.

Cambridgeshire Embedded Systems Salary Trend

Embedded Systems
Salary Histogram

This chart provides a salary histogram for IT jobs citing Embedded Systems across the Cambridgeshire region over the 3 months to 17 May 2013.

Cambridgeshire Embedded Systems Salary Histogram

Embedded Systems
Job Locations

The table below looks at the demand and provides a guide to the average salaries quoted in IT jobs citing Embedded Systems within the Cambridgeshire region over the 3 months to 17 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
Permanent
IT Job Ads
Average Salary
Last 3 Months
Average Salary
% Change
on Same Period
Last Year
Cambridge -30 45 £45,000 -10.00%
Embedded Systems
East of England

Embedded Systems
Top 30 Related IT Skills

For the 6 months to 17 May 2013, IT jobs across the Cambridgeshire region citing Embedded Systems 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 IT job ads sampled that cited Embedded Systems.

1 62 (57.41%) Degree
2 54 (50.00%) Electronics
3 52 (48.15%) C
4 47 (43.52%) Linux
5 41 (37.96%) C++
6 38 (35.19%) Windows
7 37 (34.26%) Software Engineering
8 31 (28.70%) Computer Science
9 25 (23.15%) C#
10 24 (22.22%) Python
11 21 (19.44%) Perl
12 20 (18.52%) Tcl
12 20 (18.52%) LabVIEW
13 18 (16.67%) Assembly Language
14 17 (15.74%) Multimedia
15 15 (13.89%) Wireless
16 14 (12.96%) Programme Management
16 14 (12.96%) Broadband
16 14 (12.96%) UNIX
16 14 (12.96%) Mathematics
17 12 (11.11%) Scrum
17 12 (11.11%) Military
17 12 (11.11%) Internet
17 12 (11.11%) SC Cleared
17 12 (11.11%) Security Cleared
17 12 (11.11%) Cryptography
17 12 (11.11%) Software Testing
18 11 (10.19%) PKI
18 11 (10.19%) ISO 9000
18 11 (10.19%) E-Commerce

Embedded Systems
Top Related IT Skills by Category

For the 6 months to 17 May 2013, IT jobs across the Cambridgeshire region citing Embedded Systems also mentioned the following IT skills grouped by category. The figures indicate the number of jobs and their proportion against the total number of IT job ads sampled that cited Embedded Systems. Up to 20 skills are shown per category.

Application Development
1 5 (4.630%) Qt
2 3 (2.778%) QML
3 2 (1.852%) OpenGL
3 2 (1.852%) HTML5
4 1 (0.926%) REST
4 1 (0.926%) HTML
4 1 (0.926%) Web Services
Applications
1 1 (0.926%) Simulink
Communications & Networking
1 15 (13.89%) Wireless
2 14 (12.96%) Broadband
3 12 (11.11%) Internet
4 8 (7.407%) SNMP
4 8 (7.407%) TCP/IP
5 4 (3.704%) HTTP
6 2 (1.852%) IGMP
6 2 (1.852%) RTSP
7 1 (0.926%) Bluetooth
Development Applications
1 20 (18.52%) LabVIEW
2 8 (7.407%) Selenium
General
1 54 (50.00%) Electronics
2 17 (15.74%) Multimedia
3 12 (11.11%) Military
4 8 (7.407%) Aerospace
5 1 (0.926%) Manufacturing
5 1 (0.926%) Telecoms
5 1 (0.926%) Music
5 1 (0.926%) Marketing
5 1 (0.926%) Avionics
Job Titles
1 42 (38.89%) Software Engineer
2 23 (21.30%) Embedded Software Engineer
3 17 (15.74%) Developer
4 16 (14.81%) Senior Software Engineer
5 15 (13.89%) Development Manager
6 14 (12.96%) Programme Manager
7 13 (12.04%) Technical Author
7 13 (12.04%) Author
7 13 (12.04%) Software Manager
8 12 (11.11%) Lead Software Engineer
9 10 (9.259%) C Software Engineer
9 10 (9.259%) Systems Engineer
10 9 (8.333%) Test Engineer
11 8 (7.407%) Business Manager
11 8 (7.407%) Systems Test Engineer
11 8 (7.407%) Embedded C Software Engineer
11 8 (7.407%) Test Development Engineer
11 8 (7.407%) Business Development Manager
11 8 (7.407%) Embedded C Engineer
11 8 (7.407%) Development Engineer
Miscellaneous
1 31 (28.70%) Computer Science
2 14 (12.96%) Mathematics
3 12 (11.11%) Cryptography
4 11 (10.19%) PKI
5 8 (7.407%) Smartphone
6 3 (2.778%) Device Driver
7 2 (1.852%) Open Source
8 1 (0.926%) Java Card
8 1 (0.926%) Mechatronics
8 1 (0.926%) Physics
8 1 (0.926%) Firmware
8 1 (0.926%) Biometrics
8 1 (0.926%) Smartcard
Operating Systems
1 47 (43.52%) Linux
2 38 (35.19%) Windows
3 14 (12.96%) UNIX
4 4 (3.704%) Embedded Linux
5 3 (2.778%) Android
5 3 (2.778%) Apple iOS
5 3 (2.778%) Windows Mobile
Processes & Methodologies
1 37 (34.26%) Software Engineering
2 14 (12.96%) Programme Management
3 12 (11.11%) Software Testing
3 12 (11.11%) Scrum
4 11 (10.19%) E-Commerce
4 11 (10.19%) Product Management
5 8 (7.407%) Business Development
5 8 (7.407%) Time Management
6 3 (2.778%) Project Management
6 3 (2.778%) UML
6 3 (2.778%) Embedded Software Development
7 2 (1.852%) Data Protection
7 2 (1.852%) Multithreading
7 2 (1.852%) Project Planning
7 2 (1.852%) Web Development
8 1 (0.926%) Computer Security
8 1 (0.926%) Systems Analysis
8 1 (0.926%) Validation
8 1 (0.926%) DRM
8 1 (0.926%) Memory Management
Programming Languages
1 52 (48.15%) C
2 41 (37.96%) C++
3 25 (23.15%) C#
4 24 (22.22%) Python
5 21 (19.44%) Perl
6 20 (18.52%) Tcl
7 18 (16.67%) Assembly Language
8 11 (10.19%) Java
9 9 (8.333%) Embedded C
10 3 (2.778%) JavaScript
10 3 (2.778%) MATLAB
11 2 (1.852%) Embedded C++
Qualifications
1 62 (57.41%) Degree
2 12 (11.11%) SC Cleared
2 12 (11.11%) Security Cleared
3 1 (0.926%) Postgraduate
3 1 (0.926%) PhD
Quality Assurance & Compliance
1 11 (10.19%) ISO 9000
2 10 (9.259%) JTAG
3 2 (1.852%) QA
4 1 (0.926%) IEC 61508
4 1 (0.926%) DO-178B
Vendors
1 6 (5.556%) Twitter
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
I am currently resourcing for a Linux Kernel engineer to work with a fast growing Tech company in Cambridge. Ideally you should be a skilled and enthusiastic x86...
Optimus Search Ltd
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum
Posted: 14 May 2013
Cambridge, East Anglia
There will also be an opportunity to contribute to their demonstration debug tools, which are based on Eclipse and GNU tools, and to help shape our novel silicon...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: £Negotiable + share options
Posted: 10 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
We are looking for a flexible, resourceful Software Engineer with solid experience in an Object Orientated language (C++ or Java), strong scripting skills (Python or Perl), Linux and...
ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT LTD
Salary: £40-70k
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, East Anglia
This role will involve writing, debugging, and maintaining software for Linux (and occasionally in Windows) in C and C++, with the use of scripting for build and test...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: £DOE + Benefits
Posted: 23 April 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Key Skills: Embedded, C, C++, Embedded, Embedded Linux... Due to their growing client base, they are expanding the team and require an expert in embedded systems... - Strong involvement...
Auburn Rose
Salary: From £40,000 to £45,000 per annum + Benefits
Posted: 15 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Wireless embedded systems development and debugging. - C / C++ programming in a real-time environment. - Linux / Unix development... Desirables include processors, CPUs, real-time performance, cache memory systems, device...
ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT LTD
Salary: £48000 to £65000 per annum - excellent package
Posted: 13 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
C, C++, Assembly - for Real-time Embedded Systems, RTOS, ICE... With an excellent, relevant degree and wide-ranging hands-on coding skills in Assembly, C and C++ for...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £45k - superb location
Posted: 14 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
We have been asked to recruit a Graduate Software Engineer who will perform a key role within their Engineering team working on a variety of tasks including application,...
ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT LTD
Salary: £25000 to £30000 per annum
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: Good degree in Maths, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or equivalent... Familiarity with at least 2 of these languages: C, Python, Matlab, Assembly (any), Perl... Keywords: Senior,...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Image processing algorithms and coding. - Excellent development of software written in C/C++ - Solid understanding of software/hardware interaction in embedded systems... Keywords: DSP, signal processing, engineer, algorithms,...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £50k + excellent benefits
Posted: 13 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: - Image processing algorithms and coding - Excellent development of software written in C/C++ - Solid understanding of software/hardware interaction in embedded systems This is an excellent opportunity...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £50k + extensive benefits
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
These are written in a variety of languages including C, C++, python, perl, Matlab and tcl... Requirements: - Good degree in Maths, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or equivalent -...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge
The efficient implementation of image processing algorithms on low-cost hardware is fundamental to the success of our client's products... The successful DSP Engineer will have a...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £50k + excellent benefits
Posted: 29 April 2013
Cambridge, East Anglia
Our client is seeking bright ambitious Engineers to join their Embedded Systems group. The Embedded Systems group solves complex problems using world-class electronics, software and systems engineering...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £32k
Posted: 22 April 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Ideal Embedded Sotware Engineers will have fluent C or C++ programming for embedded systems possibly Linux, WinCE, Android, QNX or ultron... You’ll be exposed to a variety...
ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT LTD
Salary: From £42,000 to £60,000 per annum
Posted: 13 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Key Skills: C++ Desirable skills (not essential): Cross Platform, Networking, in depth knowledge of Windows OR Linux/Unix, QT, OpenGL, HTTP, TCP/IP, protocol design, user-interface design,...
ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT LTD
Salary: £25000 to £30000 per annum
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Ideal Software Engineers will be able to write a linked-list in C or C++ Desirables include DSP, audio, device drivers, processors, microcontrollers, Python, Perl, BASH, Tcl, Assembly,...
ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT LTD
Salary: £30000 to £45000 per annum - shares, 15% bonus, medical
Posted: 13 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Predominantly the team use C, OOP C++, Java, Matlab, Python for embedded systems, Linux and DSP devices... Skills: Programming, C, C++, Matlab, OOP, Linux, Embedded Systems, Python, Graduate...
ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT LTD
Salary: £27000 to £35000 per annum - bonus,medical,dental,canteen
Posted: 13 May 2013
Cambridge, East Anglia
Role: To ensure that the embedded software developed by their wireless development team continues to meet the relevant requirements and high standards expected.The role will involve working...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £35k + benefits
Posted: 17 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Minimum requirements: - Good degree in a relevant technical discipline. - Relevant experience of testing embedded systems... - Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint etc) Desirable... - ISEB...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £35k + benefits
Posted: 17 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Any of EUTRA/LTE/GRPS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA, WIMAX, Wifi, DECT, BT, CDMA, ISDN, TCP/UDP/RCP/IP, Ethernet, ADSL, etc. - Experience of programming in C/C++/C#... -...
Blackberry
Salary: Competitive + Comprehensive Bonus + Benefits
Posted: 22 April 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Minimum requirements: - Good degree in a relevant technical discipline - Relevant experience of testing embedded systems - Self starter - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to multitask - Excellent attention to...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £45k + superb package
Posted: 13 May 2013
Cambridge / London, East Anglia
Role: To ensure that the embedded software developed by their wireless development team continues to meet the relevant requirements and high standards expected.The role will involve working...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £45k + superb package
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: To be successful with this role you will have: - Good degree in a relevant technical discipline - Experience of Python or other scripting language - Experience in test automation...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Signal/image processing, feedback control including robotics, algorithm development and implementation... -Experience of requirements management, risk management activities such as FMEA, verification testing, EMC and safety approval... Keywords:...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Unspecified Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013