Embedded Software Engineer

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our brilliant team.

The Role

The constant requirement for new, better, and more complex products means that the company requires an additional Embedded Software Engineer. The Software Engineering team is responsible for breathing life into our computer products by creating and maintaining the BIOS, and Board Support Packages (as well as additional software) required for their operation.

What will I be delivering?

• Design, develop and maintain the software in one or more of the

following areas:

o UFEI BIOS

o Board support packages (linux, Windows, Vxworks) and drivers

o Bare-metal microcontroller programming

• Work with our hardware designers:

o During the design phase to specify the product

o During board bring up to get the prototype hardware working

o During the design proving phase to validate the product

• Work closely with the realisation team in defining test software plans.

• Work on challenging customer issues that get escalated to engineering

team.

• Working with the hardware design authorities and software architect to

support product specification.

The hardware and software platforms vary, but most of the devices used are

complex and a good appreciation of the hardware is a pre-requisite for this role.

What do I need to bring with me?

Demonstrated knowledge and experience:

• Proficient in Embedded C programming for x86, PowerPC, or highperformance ARM processors.

• Practical experience programming a variety of hardware devices at the

register level.

• Good appreciation of hardware.

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

• Ability to apply a systematic approach to software debugging, ensuring

thorough and efficient resolution of issues.

• Experience in one or more of the following:

• Developing Linux, Windows, and/or VxWorks BSPs, system, and device

drivers.

• Developing low-level, embedded software for Linux or a similar

operating system.

• Developing UEFI BIOS.

• Bare-metal microcontroller programming, including direct register

manipulation and low-level hardware interfacing.

• Good knowledge of software engineering tools and best practices.

• Experience working in an interdisciplinary engineering and project team.

Benefits for Working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Death in service benefit & income protection.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.
• YuLife wellbeing app.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.

Security Clearance

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