C++ Embedded Software Engineer (Linux) (Old Trafford)

Embedded C++ / Linux Software Engineer

£45,000 - £50,000 Basic

Manchester – Onsite

Interested in taking full ownership of your work full with full autonomy?

A growing and award-winning technology business, known for delivering live, web-based tracking solutions, is expanding its embedded software team.

Their platform combines mobile, lone worker, vehicle, and asset tracking, all managed through a single system.

As part of their ongoing investment in technology and people, they’re now hiring an experienced Embedded C++ Software Engineer to take ownership of a greenfield project.

This is a unique opportunity for an engineer looking for autonomy, variety, and technical challenge. You’ll be leading embedded development efforts for a new range of Linux-based GPS tracking and video devices, working directly with senior stakeholders in the tech team.

The Role:

• Drive embedded development projects from the ground up.
• Work with GPS, GSM, and GPIO technologies on embedded Linux systems.
• Collaborate with the head of development and wider software teams while owning key technical components.
• Port existing Android application functionality (tracking and video processing) to new Linux-based hardware.
• Deliver robust, scalable solutions across the full software development lifecycle.

Core Skills Required:

• Embedded C++ programming.
• gcc / cross-compilation for Linux-based environments.
• Experience building and shipping end-to-end software solutions.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC).

The Offer:

• £45,000 - £50,000 basic
• Fully onsite role – office based near Old Trafford, Manchester
• Standard holidays + Pension but it all increases with time of service