Embedded C++ Software Engineer Job Trends in England
Embedded C++ Software Engineer
UK > England
The median Embedded C++ Software Engineer salary in England is £65,000 per year, according to job vacancies posted during the 6 months leading to 2 November 2026.
The table below compares current salary benchmarking and summary statistics with the previous two years.
| 6 months to 2 Nov 2026 |
Same period 2025 | Same period 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 700 | 634 | 698 |
| Rank change year-on-year | -66 | +64 | -36 |
| Permanent Embedded C++ Software Engineer jobs | 62 | 3 | 28 |
| As % of all permanent jobs in England | 0.058% | 0.007% | 0.046% |
| As % of the Job Titles category | 0.063% | 0.008% | 0.048% |
| Number of salaries quoted | 62 | 3 | 24 |
| 10th Percentile | £52,500 | £52,000 | £41,500 |
| 25th Percentile | £55,000 | £53,125 | £45,000 |
| Median annual salary (50th Percentile) | £65,000 | £55,000 | £55,500 |
| Median % change year-on-year | +18.18% | -0.90% | -3.48% |
| 75th Percentile | £70,000 | £60,000 | £64,750 |
| 90th Percentile | £80,000 | £63,000 | £66,750 |
| UK median annual salary | £65,000 | £55,000 | £55,500 |
| % change year-on-year | +18.18% | -0.90% | -3.48% |
All Permanent IT Job Roles
England
For comparison with the information above, the following table provides summary statistics for all permanent IT job adverts in England matching a recognised job title. The table also shows what proportion of all permanent IT job adverts they make up.
| 6 months to 2 Nov 2026 |
Same period 2025 | Same period 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent job adverts in England matching a recognised job title | 98,848 | 39,666 | 57,865 |
| % of permanent job adverts matching a recognised job title | 91.93% | 91.05% | 94.94% |
| Number of salaries quoted | 67,922 | 24,627 | 32,781 |
| 10th Percentile | £31,000 | £28,250 | £31,250 |
| 25th Percentile | £41,250 | £35,516 | £42,500 |
| Median annual salary (50th Percentile) | £59,250 | £53,168 | £57,500 |
| Median % change year-on-year | +11.44% | -7.53% | -4.17% |
| 75th Percentile | £77,500 | £75,000 | £76,000 |
| 90th Percentile | £100,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| UK median annual salary | £59,000 | £52,500 | £57,500 |
| % change year-on-year | +12.38% | -8.70% | -4.17% |
Embedded C++ Software Engineer Job Vacancy Trend in England
Historical trend showing the proportion of permanent Embedded C++ Software Engineer job postings relative to all permanent IT jobs advertised in England.
Embedded C++ Software Engineer Salary Trend in England
Salary distribution trend for Embedded C++ Software Engineer job vacancies in England.
Embedded C++ Software Engineer Salary Histogram in England
Salary distribution for Embedded C++ Software Engineer jobs in England over the 6 months to 2 November 2026.
Embedded C++ Software Engineer Job Locations in England
The table below looks at the demand and provides a guide to the median salaries quoted in Embedded C++ Software Engineer jobs within the England region over the 6 months to 2 November 2026. The 'Rank Change' column provides an indication of the change in demand within each location based on the same 6 month period last year.
| Location | Rank Change on Same Period Last Year |
Job Ads Past 6 Months |
Median Salary Past 6 Months |
Median Salary % Change on Same Period Last Year |
Live Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South West | - | 21 | £60,000 | - | 1 |
| South East | -61 | 18 | £65,000 | - | 3 |
| East of England | - | 13 | £55,000 | - | 1 |
| Midlands | -59 | 6 | £75,000 | +39.53% | |
| East Midlands | - | 6 | £75,000 | - | |
| London | - | 4 | £80,000 | - | 3 |
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Embedded C++ Software Engineer Skill Set Top 30 Co-Occurring Skills & Capabilities in England
For the 6 months to 2 November 2026, Embedded C++ Software Engineer job ads cited the following skills and capabilities in order of popularity. The figures indicate the absolute number of co-occurrences and as a proportion of all permanent Embedded C++ Software Engineer job ads across the England region.
| Rank | Skill | Share | Job Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C++ | 100.0% | 62 |
| 1 | Software Engineering | 100.0% | 62 |
| 3 | C | 50.0% | 31 |
| 4 | Embedded C++ | 40.3% | 25 |
| 5 | Linux | 33.9% | 21 |
| 6 | Ethernet | 16.1% | 10 |
| 7 | CI/CD | 12.9% | 8 |
| 8 | Embedded C | 11.3% | 7 |
| 8 | Embedded Linux | 11.3% | 7 |
| 8 | TCP/IP | 11.3% | 7 |
| 11 | Software Architecture | 9.7% | 6 |
| 12 | Python | 8.1% | 5 |
| 13 | AI | 6.5% | 4 |
| 13 | CMake | 6.5% | 4 |
| 13 | Docker | 6.5% | 4 |
| 13 | Yocto | 6.5% | 4 |
| 17 | API Development | 4.8% | 3 |
| 17 | Black-Box Testing | 4.8% | 3 |
| 17 | Computer Vision | 4.8% | 3 |
| 17 | Containerisation | 4.8% | 3 |
| 17 | GraphQL | 4.8% | 3 |
| 17 | Jenkins | 4.8% | 3 |
| 17 | Release Automation | 4.8% | 3 |
| 17 | Software Testing | 4.8% | 3 |
| 17 | Test Automation | 4.8% | 3 |
| 17 | Validation | 4.8% | 3 |
| 27 | Cybersecurity | 3.2% | 2 |
| 28 | 5G | 1.6% | 1 |
| 28 | Azure | 1.6% | 1 |
| 28 | Bash | 1.6% | 1 |
Embedded C++ Software Engineer Skill Set Co-Occurring Skills & Capabilities in England by Category
The table below expands on the one above by listing co-occurrences one category at a time. It covers the same employment type, locality and period, with up to 20 co-occurrences in each category.
Job Titles
| Rank | Job Title | Share | Job Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C/C++ Embedded Software Engineer | 46.8% | 29 |
| 2 | Senior C++ Software Engineer | 24.2% | 15 |
| 2 | Senior Embedded Software Engineer | 24.2% | 15 |
| 4 | Lead Embedded Software Engineer | 14.5% | 9 |
| 4 | Senior C Software Engineer | 14.5% | 9 |
| 6 | Computer Vision Engineer | 4.8% | 3 |
| 7 | Embedded Linux Software Engineer | 3.2% | 2 |
| 7 | Technical Engineer | 3.2% | 2 |
| 7 | Technical Leader | 3.2% | 2 |