Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Cambridge)

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Cambridge – Hybrid

• £80,000 - £100,000 per annum
• Benefits include flexible working, hybrid pattern (3 days onsite), Pension, 25 days

A new opportunity has opened for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join an innovative and growing R&D team based in Cambridge . This is a permanent, full-time role with hybrid working options.

We’re looking for a technically strong engineer with strong industrial experience, confident working across the full embedded software lifecycle – from requirements capture through to design, implementation, and testing.

Key Requirements – Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Cambridge):

Essential Skills:

• Proficient in Linux embedded development
• Strong coding skills in C and modern C++
• Experience with Yocto build system and Linux customisation
• Use of version control tools such as Git
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools like JIRA
• Experience with bare metal and RTOS-based development

Desirable Experience:

• Full software development lifecycle knowledge including requirements capture and unit testing
• Understanding of test-driven development and modern software best practices
• Familiar with standard hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C)
• Ability to operate standard test equipment to verify embedded firmware functionality

Personal Attributes:

• A clear, confident communicator – written and verbal
• Able to work independently and drive tasks forward
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
• Delivers high-quality work without accruing technical debt

This Senior Embedded Software Engineer position is ideal for someone looking to contribute to mission-critical embedded products in a structured, forward-thinking engineering environment.

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid working available)

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Type: Full-time, Permanent