Senior Embedded Software Engineer Location: Cambridge Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 Contract: Permanent Are you passionate about building embedded systems that power cutting-edge RF and electronic technologies? A growing engineering team is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to take a leading role in the development of innovative hardware products - from concept through to … volume production. You’ll work across disciplines to design embedded software for highly complex systems, helping to manage, control, and calibrate RF platforms and advanced electronics. Embedded Software Engineer Key Responsibilities: Work directly with Xilinx SoCs (e.g. Zynq, Versal) to implement embedded software solutions alongside FPGA and digital hardware teams. Define, architect, and document embedded software requirements. Drive continuous improvements across embedded platforms - enhancing performance, robustness, and maintainability. Embedded Software Engineer background: Strong experience developing bare-metal embedded applications and bootloaders . Hands-on development experience with Xilinx SoCs , including Zynq or Versal platforms. knowledge of platforms such as STM32F , MSP430 , PIC , and/or Embedded Linux . Ability More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Technical Futures Ltd
Do you possess commercial experience in Embedded Linux development? Are you seeking a challenging mid level Software Engineer role where you can contribute solid Embedded C/C++ development skills to solve real world problems? Our Client, Global leaders in radar and surveillance systems development, seeks a Degree qualified mid-level Embedded Linux Software Engineer … office/2 WFH) and a salary on offer to C£45K + good benefits. Working primarily in C++, applicants with strong C skills will be considered. The successful Embedded Linux Software Engineer will bring a good academic background to include a minimum of a 2.1 Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Electronics with a software bias. Key … requirements for the Embedded Linux Software Engineer include: C++ development skills or Embedded C with a willingness to learn. Strong experience working with Embedded Linux. Using Linux build systems such as Yocto or PetaLinux. Previous involvement in the set-up/configuration of Embedded Linux systems. Exposure to networking protocols. 2+ years’ commercial EmbeddedMore ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Randstad Technologies
Senior Embedded C++ Engineer Needed - Cambridge - £60,000 to £80,000 A global electronics manufacturer in Cambridge is urgently seeking a new Embedded C++ Software Engineer to join their team. You will play a key role in the design and development of cutting edge embedded systems across a variety of products - giving you exposure to … hybrid with a mix of home working and office working to encourage a healthy work/life balance. As the successful candidate you must have: Strong experience as an embedded software engineer working wirh modern C++ (ideally C++17) Strong Linux skills Experience of the full life cycle, from requirements analysis to design, development, testing and delivery Any experience … and experience Bonus Pension Healthcare Hybrid working/flexible working This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is looking to shortlist for interview immediately. Please send your Embedded C++ CV to me ASAP to be considered. Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Randstad Digital
Senior Embedded C++ Engineer Needed - Cambridge - £60,000 to £80,000 A global electronics manufacturer in Cambridge is urgently seeking a new Embedded C++ Software Engineer to join their team. You will play a key role in the design and development of cutting edge embedded systems across a variety of products - giving you exposure to … hybrid with a mix of home working and office working to encourage a healthy work/life balance. As the successful candidate you must have: Strong experience as an embedded software engineer working wirh modern C++ (ideally C++17) Strong Linux skills Experience of the full life cycle, from requirements analysis to design, development, testing and delivery Any experience … and experience Bonus Pension Healthcare Hybrid working/flexible working This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is looking to shortlist for interview immediately. Please send your Embedded C++ CV to me ASAP to be considered. Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom
Huber+Suhner Polatis
Software Engineer - Embedded Systems Location : Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WN Salary: Competitive Salary, DOE + Excellent Benefits Contract: Full time, Permanent Benefits: Health Shield, Life Assurance - 4x Yearly Salary, Non-Contributory Pension (8%), Cycle to Work Scheme, Opt in to Private Medical, Free Parking, 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Company Day at Christmas Are you … passionate about embedded systems and eager to work on cutting-edge optical network technology Join our dynamic Product Software team at Polatis as a Software Engineer, where innovation meets precision! Huber+Suhner produce market-leading optical circuit switches for advanced fibre optic communications networks. The programme management team works across the business to deliver product design, software release, and … are responsible for ensuring that scope, cost, and schedule are delivered to target and projects are managed in accordance with Huber+Suhner processes. We are now recruiting for a Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing our products through robust software architecture, hands-on development, and seamless hardware integration. You'll collaborate across teams to drive innovation More ❯
Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Cambridge Platform Recruitment has partnered with a leading UK-based manufacturer of advanced sensors, offering a comprehensive range of products utilized across various sectors. Following recent investment in a new state-of-the-art R&D centre, they are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join the growing team. You will work … closely with ARM-based microcontrollers, focusing on embedded C programming. You will be responsible for understanding the entire system's complexity, from board-level schematics and hardware functionality to product testing. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the full design process, from cradle to grave, and to have a significant impact on the product offerings. Key … Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for industrial machines. Work with ARM-based microcontrollers in Embedded C Utilize real-time operating systems (RTOS) to optimize system performance. Collaborate with the hardware team to understand and integrate board-level schematics and hardware functions. Qualifications: Proven experience in writing embedded software in C, for bare-metal and real More ❯
Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Cambridge Platform Recruitment has partnered with a leading UK-based manufacturer of advanced sensors, offering a comprehensive range of products utilized across various sectors. Following recent investment in a new state-of-the-art R&D centre, they are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join the growing team. You will work … closely with ARM-based microcontrollers, focusing on embedded C programming. You will be responsible for understanding the entire system's complexity, from board-level schematics and hardware functionality to product testing. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the full design process, from cradle to grave, and to have a significant impact on the product offerings. Key … Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for industrial machines. Work with ARM-based microcontrollers in Embedded C Utilize real-time operating systems (RTOS) to optimize system performance. Collaborate with the hardware team to understand and integrate board-level schematics and hardware functions. Qualifications: Proven experience in writing embedded software in C, for bare-metal and real More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
ZENOVO LTD
Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Up to £65,000 + Bonus & Benefits Hybrid | 3 Days On-Site per Week | Cambridge We’re working with an award-winning technology company that designs and manufactures innovative products found in homes across the UK & Ireland. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Embedded Software … Engineer to join their collaborative R&D team in Cambridge .This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days on-site per week in Cambridge, offering a great balance of hands-on collaboration and remote flexibility. What’s on Offer: Salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience) Bonus scheme Private healthcare and a strong overall benefits package Work in … full product lifecycle – from concept to manufacture The Role: You’ll join a talented team of Software, Electronic, Mechanical and Test Engineers, contributing to the design and development of embedded software for their market-leading products. You’ll play a key role in firmware development across a range of devices, supporting innovation from early-stage concepts through to production. More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
ZENOVO LTD
Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Up to £65,000 + Bonus & Benefits Hybrid | 3 Days On-Site per Week | Cambridge We're working with an award-winning technology company that designs and manufactures innovative products found in homes across the UK & Ireland. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Embedded Software … Engineer to join their collaborative R&D team in Cambridge . This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days on-site per week in Cambridge, offering a great balance of hands-on collaboration and remote flexibility. What's on Offer: Salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience) Bonus scheme Private healthcare and a strong overall benefits package Work … full product lifecycle – from concept to manufacture The Role: You'll join a talented team of Software, Electronic, Mechanical and Test Engineers, contributing to the design and development of embedded software for their market-leading products. You'll play a key role in firmware development across a range of devices, supporting innovation from early-stage concepts through to production. More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom
Enterprise Recruitment Limited
UK history and are making phenomenal progress with development to date. They are growing the software team by 3 between now and Christmas/January are looking for ambitious embedded software engineers with at least 3 years of experience. They will pay from £60,000 to £140,000 + relocation and equity for the right person.That said, they are … looking for the best. The nature of the work is likely to be around some of signal processing, drone control systems and other real time mission critical systems. Embedded software engineer requirements: Minimum 3+ years embedded C (ideally C++ with Rust also interesting) Knowledge of real-time and low-level development (RTOS/bare-metal) Proactive, collaborative … projects This is a rare chance to make an immediate impact, stay hands-on with development, and help shape the software function of a company thats scaling fast. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Position : Embedded Software Engineer Location : Cambridge Salary : £60-140k Key Skills : embedded C, RTOS, bare-metal Desirable skills : Rust, C++, Embedded Linux, Yocto, OpenAMP, STM32, AMD/ More ❯
Graduate Embedded Software Engineer (2025 Start) Location: Cambridge Start Date: ASAP Salary: £30,00 - £35,000 Are you a soon-to-be graduate passionate about embedded systems and ready to kick-start your engineering career? We’re looking for a Graduate Embedded/Firmware Engineer to join our clients innovative team developing next-generation smart … energy devices that make a real impact on sustainability. 🔧 What You’ll Be Doing: Develop and test embedded firmware for microcontroller-based products. Work with communication protocols like UART, I2C, SPI, and CAN. Collaborate with hardware and software teams to solve real-world engineering challenges Contribute to code reviews and maintain clear technical documentation 🎓 What We’re Looking For … Graduate with a 2:1 degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Solid programming skills in C Interest in embedded systems and an understanding of basic electronics 🌱 Why Join: Be part of a company developing technology that reduces energy waste and supports a greener future. Work in a hybrid model from their Cambridge office and get mentorship and support as More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom
IO Associates
Job title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer Location: Cambridge Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 Job type: Permanent iO are currently partnered with a small but growing Cambridge based, product developing company. Currently they are on the lookout for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join on a permanent basis. This is a rare opportunity, the company … empowering them to be autonomous and actually build their ideas. You will genuinely have the chance to make a huge difference in this position. What we need from you: Embedded software development skills (C/C++) Demonstrated expertise in leading firmware development for embedded systems on bare-metal and Linux/RTOS platforms. Excellent communication skills when it More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Avanti
Imagine building embedded software that helps detect and track signals invisible to the human eye - technology used to protect national security, locate threats, and power the next generation of RF intelligence systems. We’re partnered with a world-class engineering team designing advanced embedded platforms for cutting-edge RF and sensing systems, used globally across defence, aerospace, and … a chance to work on meaningful, high-impact technology with a team that loves solving complex real-world challenges. What You’ll Be Doing Designing and developing high-performance embedded software in modern C++17 & Rust on Linux platforms Building real-time distributed systems that capture and analyse RF data at scale Working hands-on with cutting-edge hardware and … signal-processing tools Collaborating with experienced engineers across embedded, firmware, and system design Driving innovation in an environment where technical curiosity is valued What You’ll Bring Essential: Strong C++ development skills (C++11/14/17) Strong familiarity with Linux systems Strong understanding of hardware interfaces, threading, and performance optimisation Nice to Have: Experience with Rust, or willingness More ❯