The first table below looks at the demand for the C Software Engineer role in IT jobs advertised across the UK. Included is a guide to the average salaries offered in IT jobs that have cited C Software Engineer in their job title over the 3 months to 21 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 Job Titles currently tracked.

Location
3 months to
21 May 2013
Same period 2012 Same period 2011
C Software Engineer
Rank 747 725 715
Rank change year-on-year
-22 -10
Permanent jobs requiring a C Software Engineer 113 163 156
As % of all permanent IT jobs located in the UK 0.104% 0.135% 0.128%
As % of the Job Titles category 0.110% 0.142% 0.136%
Number of salaries quoted 91 125 152
Average salary £35,000 £40,000 £37,500
Average salary % change year-on-year
-12.50% +6.66%
90% offered a salary of more than £24,000 £28,000 £30,000
10% offered a salary of more than £48,500 £50,000 £45,000
UK excluding London average salary £35,000 £40,000 £37,500
% change year-on-year
-12.50% +6.66%
All Job Titles
UK
Permanent IT job ads with a match in the
Job Titles category
102582 114838 114977
As % of all permanent IT jobs located in the UK 94.43% 94.76% 94.22%
Number of salaries quoted 85352 98508 97090
Average salary £42,500 £42,500 £42,500
90% offered a salary of more than £26,500 £27,500 £26,500
10% offered a salary of more than £67,500 £72,500 £70,000
UK excluding London average salary £38,000 £38,000 £37,500
% change year-on-year
- +1.33%

C Software Engineer
Jobs Demand Trend

This chart provides the 3-month moving total of permanent IT jobs citing C Software Engineer within the UK as a proportion of the total demand within the Job Titles category.

C Software Engineer Jobs Demand Trend

C Software Engineer
Salary Trend

This chart provides the 3-month moving average for salaries quoted in permanent IT jobs citing C Software Engineer within the UK.

C Software Engineer Salary Trend

C Software Engineer
Salary Histogram

This chart provides a salary histogram for IT jobs citing C Software Engineer over the 3 months to 21 May 2013 within the UK.

C Software Engineer Salary Histogram

C Software Engineer
Top 30 Job Locations

The table below looks at the demand and provides a guide to the average salaries quoted in IT jobs citing C Software Engineer within the UK over the 3 months to 21 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
England -33 107 £35,000 -12.50%
East of England -6 32 £45,000 -
South East -25 32 £40,000 -
South West +2 26 £32,500 -7.14%
Cambridgeshire +14 25 £48,500 +2.10%
Bristol 0 22 £32,500 +18.18%
Cambridge -1 17 £50,000 +5.26%
London +28 14 £47,500 +46.15%
Buckinghamshire -6 13 £24,000 -14.28%
Milton Keynes -9 13 £24,000 -14.28%
Surrey +4 7 £45,000 +12.50%
Berkshire -4 6 £40,000 -11.11%
Peterborough - 6 £45,000 -
Luton - 5 £24,000 -
Bedford - 5 £24,000 -
Bedfordshire - 5 £24,000 -
East Midlands 0 4 £32,500 +16.07%
Scotland -1 4 £36,250 +9.84%
Reading -4 4 £40,000 -11.11%
Coventry -18 4 £32,500 +16.07%
West Midlands -28 4 £32,500 +16.07%
Gloucestershire +10 3 £35,000 -6.66%
Northamptonshire +1 3 £32,500 +16.07%
Northampton -3 3 £32,500 +16.07%
Hampshire -10 3 £50,000 +33.33%
Chichester - 3 £40,000 -
Wotton-under-Edge - 3 £35,000 -
West Sussex - 3 £40,000 -
Essex +30 2 £45,000 -10.00%
City of London +4 2 £70,000 +41.41%

C Software Engineer
Top 30 Related IT Skills

For the 6 months to 21 May 2013, IT jobs within the UK that cited C Software Engineer in their job title 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 with C Software Engineer in their job title.

1 219 (100.00%) C
2 143 (65.30%) Linux
3 122 (55.71%) C++
4 85 (38.81%) Degree
5 66 (30.14%) Embedded C
6 54 (24.66%) Windows
6 54 (24.66%) Computer Science
7 39 (17.81%) Java
8 36 (16.44%) Device Driver
8 36 (16.44%) Multithreading
9 33 (15.07%) TCP/IP
10 29 (13.24%) Python
11 28 (12.79%) UNIX
12 26 (11.87%) C#
12 26 (11.87%) Software Engineering
13 23 (10.50%) Embedded Systems
14 22 (10.05%) Embedded C++
15 20 (9.132%) Electronics
16 19 (8.676%) Ethernet
17 18 (8.219%) OOD
18 17 (7.763%) VHDL
19 16 (7.306%) Verilog
19 16 (7.306%) Assembly Language
19 16 (7.306%) Firmware
19 16 (7.306%) DTV
20 14 (6.393%) VMware
20 14 (6.393%) OOA/OOD
20 14 (6.393%) PhD
20 14 (6.393%) VoIP
20 14 (6.393%) Electronic Design Automation

C Software Engineer
Top Related IT Skills by Category

For the 6 months to 21 May 2013, IT jobs within the UK that cited C Software Engineer in their job title 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 with C Software Engineer in their job title. Up to 20 skills are shown per category.

Application Development
1 12 (5.479%) STL
1 12 (5.479%) POSIX
2 11 (5.023%) XML
3 10 (4.566%) Middleware
4 7 (3.196%) Qt
4 7 (3.196%) Boost C++ Libraries
5 5 (2.283%) OpenGL
5 5 (2.283%) MFC
6 3 (1.370%) JSON
6 3 (1.370%) DirectX
6 3 (1.370%) .NET
6 3 (1.370%) Web Services
7 2 (0.913%) SOAP
7 2 (0.913%) Flash
7 2 (0.913%) OLE
7 2 (0.913%) jQuery
7 2 (0.913%) Ajax
8 1 (0.457%) OpenCV
8 1 (0.457%) REST
8 1 (0.457%) GStreamer
Application Platforms
1 1 (0.457%) CM System
1 1 (0.457%) Apache
1 1 (0.457%) Tomcat
Applications
1 3 (1.370%) MS Office
2 2 (0.913%) MS Project
3 1 (0.457%) Simulink
3 1 (0.457%) MS Excel
Business Applications
1 1 (0.457%) LabWindows
Communications & Networking
1 33 (15.07%) TCP/IP
2 19 (8.676%) Ethernet
3 14 (6.393%) VoIP
4 12 (5.479%) Broadband
5 11 (5.023%) DVB
6 9 (4.110%) Wireless
7 8 (3.653%) GSM
7 8 (3.653%) SS7
7 8 (3.653%) IP Telephony
8 6 (2.740%) HTTP
9 4 (1.826%) DNS
9 4 (1.826%) IPv6
9 4 (1.826%) Firewall
9 4 (1.826%) LTE
9 4 (1.826%) Network Security
10 3 (1.370%) RTCP
10 3 (1.370%) RTP
10 3 (1.370%) SNMP
10 3 (1.370%) GPRS
11 2 (0.913%) VPN
Database & Business Intelligence
1 4 (1.826%) Big Data
2 2 (0.913%) RDBMS
2 2 (0.913%) GIS
3 1 (0.457%) PostgreSQL
3 1 (0.457%) DB2
Development Applications
1 7 (3.196%) Visual Studio
2 3 (1.370%) Git (software)
2 3 (1.370%) VSS/SourceSafe
3 2 (0.913%) CppUnit
4 1 (0.457%) Rational DOORS
4 1 (0.457%) GNU Toolchain
4 1 (0.457%) GCC
4 1 (0.457%) Subversion
4 1 (0.457%) Xcode
4 1 (0.457%) Ant
General
1 20 (9.132%) Electronics
2 11 (5.023%) Telecoms
3 7 (3.196%) Multimedia
3 7 (3.196%) Finance
3 7 (3.196%) Aerospace
3 7 (3.196%) Automotive
3 7 (3.196%) Manufacturing
4 6 (2.740%) Games
5 5 (2.283%) Avionics
6 3 (1.370%) Banking
7 2 (0.913%) Investment Banking
8 1 (0.457%) Music
8 1 (0.457%) Music Industry
8 1 (0.457%) Front Office
8 1 (0.457%) Back Office
8 1 (0.457%) Military
Miscellaneous
1 54 (24.66%) Computer Science
2 36 (16.44%) Device Driver
3 23 (10.50%) Embedded Systems
4 17 (7.763%) VHDL
5 16 (7.306%) Verilog
5 16 (7.306%) Firmware
5 16 (7.306%) DTV
6 13 (5.936%) STB
7 9 (4.110%) Mathematics
8 5 (2.283%) Field-Programmable Gate Array
9 4 (1.826%) IPTV
10 3 (1.370%) Foreign Exchange (FX)
11 2 (0.913%) Client/Server
11 2 (0.913%) Handset
11 2 (0.913%) Physics
11 2 (0.913%) Derivative
11 2 (0.913%) Open Source
11 2 (0.913%) iPhone
11 2 (0.913%) New Media
11 2 (0.913%) Mobile App
Operating Systems
1 143 (65.30%) Linux
2 54 (24.66%) Windows
3 28 (12.79%) UNIX
4 14 (6.393%) Embedded Linux
5 9 (4.110%) Android
6 7 (3.196%) VxWorks
7 3 (1.370%) Apple iOS
8 1 (0.457%) Windows CE
Processes & Methodologies
1 36 (16.44%) Multithreading
2 26 (11.87%) Software Engineering
3 18 (8.219%) OOD
4 14 (6.393%) OOA/OOD
4 14 (6.393%) Electronic Design Automation
5 13 (5.936%) Embedded Software Development
5 13 (5.936%) OO
6 11 (5.023%) Agile Software Development
6 11 (5.023%) Software Testing
6 11 (5.023%) UML
7 10 (4.566%) Validation
7 10 (4.566%) Unit Testing
8 9 (4.110%) Software Architecture
8 9 (4.110%) Signal Processing
8 9 (4.110%) Continuous Improvement
8 9 (4.110%) Continuous Integration
9 7 (3.196%) Project Management
10 6 (2.740%) OOP
10 6 (2.740%) Change Control
11 5 (2.283%) Migration
Programming Languages
1 219 (100.00%) C
2 122 (55.71%) C++
3 66 (30.14%) Embedded C
4 39 (17.81%) Java
5 29 (13.24%) Python
6 26 (11.87%) C#
7 22 (10.05%) Embedded C++
8 16 (7.306%) Assembly Language
9 12 (5.479%) Perl
10 8 (3.653%) MATLAB
11 6 (2.740%) PHP
11 6 (2.740%) SQL
12 2 (0.913%) Objective-C
12 2 (0.913%) Shell Script
13 1 (0.457%) Ruby
13 1 (0.457%) Tcl
13 1 (0.457%) Ada
13 1 (0.457%) T-SQL
Qualifications
1 85 (38.81%) Degree
2 14 (6.393%) PhD
3 6 (2.740%) Postgraduate
4 1 (0.457%) SC Cleared
4 1 (0.457%) Security Cleared
4 1 (0.457%) HND
Quality Assurance & Compliance
1 5 (2.283%) QA
2 3 (1.370%) DO-178B
3 2 (0.913%) ISO 9000
4 1 (0.457%) ISO 9001
System Software
1 14 (6.393%) Xen
Systems Management
1 1 (0.457%) SCOM
Vendors
1 14 (6.393%) VMware
2 9 (4.110%) Microsoft
3 7 (3.196%) Atmel
3 7 (3.196%) Cisco
4 6 (2.740%) Intel
5 3 (1.370%) Freescale
6 2 (0.913%) QNX
7 1 (0.457%) ArcSight
7 1 (0.457%) TippingPoint
7 1 (0.457%) HP
City, London
We are looking for Developer’s with extensive exposure to C++/C with knowledge of Windows platform... Successful candidate would have a Degree in Computer Science Engineering Technology...
Real Time Recruitment Solutions
Salary: 45,000
Posted: 20 May 2013
Bristol, Avon
The successful applicants will have 3-4 years' commercial experience working with C on Linux/Unix orientated software. The successful candidates will have experience working with multithreaded/multi-...
Redrock Consulting Ltd
Salary: £30000 - £37000 per annum
Posted: 15 May 2013
Bristol, Chippenham, Gloucester, Bath, Swindon,...
C Software Engineer / Programmer / Developer, Linux, Multi-Threading, Multi-Processing, £30-35k dependent on experience, plus benefits, based in Frenchay, North Bristol. Key Skills:- Good C Software development /...
XIST4 Recruitment
Salary: £30-35,000 + Benefits
Posted: 13 May 2013
Bristol, Avon
C Software Engineer / Programmer / Developer, Linux, Multi-Threading, Multi-Processing, £30-35k dependent on experience, plus benefits, based in Frenchay, North Bristol. Key Skills: - Good C Software development /...
Xist4 IT Recruitment
Salary: £30-35,000 + Benefits
Posted: 17 May 2013
Bristol, Avon
My client, leading the way in their field are looking to fill two mid-level positions within their software engineering team. The successful applicants will have at least...
Redrock Consulting Ltd
Salary: £25000 - £38000 per annum
Posted: 15 May 2013
United Kingdom, South West
Graduate C or C++ Software Engineer / Programmer / Developer, Linux, Multi-Threading, Multi-Processing, Design Patterns, £25k dependent on experience, plus benefits, based in Bristol. Key Skills:- Computer related...
XIST4 Recruitment
Salary: £20-25,000 + Bens
Posted: 13 May 2013
Bristol, Chippenham, Gloucester, Bath, Swindon,...
Graduate C Software Engineer / Programmer / Developer, Linux, Multi-Threading, Multi-Processing, Design Patterns, £25k dependent on experience, plus benefits, based in Bristol. Key Skills:- Computer related degree.- Straight...
XIST4 Recruitment
Salary: £20-25,000 + Benefits
Posted: 13 May 2013
Bristol, Avon
Graduate C Software Engineer / Programmer / Developer, Linux, Multi-Threading, Multi-Processing, Design Patterns, £25k dependent on experience, plus benefits, based in Bristol. Key Skills: - Computer related degree. - Straight...
Xist4 IT Recruitment
Salary: £20-25,000 + Benefits
Posted: 17 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
An exciting opportunity has become available for a C embedded engineer to design and develop new wireless technology for a worldwide company. You will work within a small...
Edgar Cowen
Salary: £25000 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 15 May 2013
UK
You will be joining an existing team and working with specifications, then designing and validation of the software suite (GUI, API, device drivers)... Technical Skills: " A minimum of...
Proteus Europe
Posted: 15 May 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
Software Developer C C++ or C# with strong maths skills... Programming skills with the likes of C C++ or C#. Essential: Good degree, Maths, C or C++ or...
Edgar Cowen
Salary: £30000 - £45000 per annum + Great Base + Benefits
Posted: 20 May 2013
Bristol, Avon
You should have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar and strong coding skills of C++, any knowledge of C coding, ATL / WTL, MSBuild or multithreading...
IT Connections
Salary: £25,000 to £35,000
Posted: 17 May 2013
Colchester, Essex
Global Company seek talented C / C++ Embedded Engineer to work on products for Blue Chip International clients. This position will see a talented C / C++ Developer move their...
Senitor Associates
Salary: £38000 - £42000 per annum + Benefits
Posted: 18 May 2013
Middlesbrough, Cleveland
Joining an established team, the Embedded C Software Engineer will be required to develop systems and work on. embedded electronics designs and firmware written in C and assembler...
Softweb Resourcing Limited
Salary: From £25,000 to £40,000 per annum Salary DOE, Pension + Bonus + More
Posted: 17 May 2013
Surrey
The role will require the requirement capture, design implementation, validation and delivery of a Linux OS including the design of an embedded web server, and this will run...
Reflex Computer Recruitment
Salary: £30000 - £50000 per annum + TBC
Posted: 18 May 2013
Leeds, West Yorkshire
C, C++, SQL Leeds c. £35,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience plus bonus and benefits We are looking for a C/C++ Software Engineer to join the...
Fruition IT Resources Limited
Salary: £35000 - £45000 per annum + bonus, benefits
Posted: 16 May 2013
Coventry, West Midlands (County)
C Software Engineer Skills and Experience: > Design, creation and validation of test and control software utilising. 'C', LabWindows CVI and .Net... > National Instruments Measurement Studio or .Net programming.
RecruitmentRevolution.com Limited
Salary: From £20,000 to £50,000 per annum dependent on expertise
Posted: 15 May 2013
Cambridgeshire
The technical experience that we are looking for with this role is as follows: Embedded C Linker scripts and makefiles... Understanding of processor architectures and some of following...
Proteus Europe
Posted: 15 May 2013
Guildford, South East
These attributes are desirable:Background in communication theory and digital signal processing with a good understanding of GSM/GPRS/EDGE and/or WCDMA physical layer. Experience in development...
Computer Futures
Salary: £45000 - £60000 per annum + Benefits
Posted: 15 May 2013