Contract Embedded Software Engineer
Contract Embedded Software Engineer Required
Duration: 6 Months+
Location: Outskirts of Oxford (Hybrid – 2 Days Per Week Onsite)
Rate: Up to £57 per hour, Outside IR35
We’re looking for an experienced Contract Embedded Engineer to join an established embedded engineering team working on next-generation embedded automation solutions. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust Linux-based platforms on ARM architectures, delivering reliable systems capable of operating in harsh environments.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define specifications, develop high-quality software, and support products through release.
Key Responsibilities
Please send an updated CV if you’re interested or would like to discuss further.
Duration: 6 Months+
Location: Outskirts of Oxford (Hybrid – 2 Days Per Week Onsite)
Rate: Up to £57 per hour, Outside IR35
We’re looking for an experienced Contract Embedded Engineer to join an established embedded engineering team working on next-generation embedded automation solutions. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust Linux-based platforms on ARM architectures, delivering reliable systems capable of operating in harsh environments.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define specifications, develop high-quality software, and support products through release.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux platforms on ARM-based microprocessors
- Develop high-performance, reliable embedded software using modern C++
- Work across the full development lifecycle, from requirements through to release
- Support system integration, debugging, and validation
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams to deliver robust solutions
- 7+ years’ experience developing software in Advanced C++
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
- Experience with multi-threaded applications and inter-process communication (IPC)
- Strong experience working with Linux-based systems
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell scripting and/or Python
- Experience with communication protocols including CAN, I2C, SPI, Serial, TCP/IP
- Solid understanding of microprocessor and microcontroller architectures, including ARM / Cortex-A series
- Experience with cross-compiling, GDB, and JTAG debugging
- Familiarity with development tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, and Jenkins
- Experience with unit and system testing methodologies
- Knowledge of safety-critical software principles
- Background working on battery, EV, or consumer electronics products
Please send an updated CV if you’re interested or would like to discuss further.