Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer — Southampton — £50,000

I’m recruiting on behalf of my client in Southampton for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on modern embedded systems used across environmental monitoring, industrial automation, and other real-world applications.

You’ll play a key role in developing high-quality C/C++ firmware, supporting projects from concept through to production, and contributing to a culture of technical excellence.

The Role

• Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontroller-based systems
• Lead or contribute to firmware projects, ensuring timely and robust delivery
• Support hardware bring-up, BSP development, and integration of peripheral drivers
• Provide technical input, participate in code reviews, and share best practices
• Help implement CI/CD processes for reliable, frequent deployments
• Contribute to full product lifecycle: concept, development, production and post-launch support
• Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar
• Strong experience developing firmware in C/C++ for resource-constrained embedded systems
• Experience with RTOS environments (e.g., Zephyr)
• Familiarity with compilers, IDEs and firmware development tools
• Knowledge of digital electronics and common hardware interfaces
• Experience with Git or similar version control tools

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or TCP/IP protocols
• Experience integrating BLE stacks and optimising power usage
• Understanding of compliance considerations (CE, FCC, EMC)
• Scripting experience (e.g., Python) for automation or testing

Benefits

• £50k salary
• Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5pm, Friday: 8:30am–4pm
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing annually to 28 days + bank holidays
• One-month paid sabbatical after 6 years’ service

If you’re passionate about embedded systems and want to be part of a supportive, innovative engineering team, I’d be happy to share more details or discuss your application.