Our client, a leading technology company based in Cambridge, is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps) to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in DevOps, build automation, and embedded software to take on a leadership role shaping delivery pipelines and best … practices. As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps), you will be responsible for leading the design, maintenance, and optimisation of build and release processes for embedded systems. You ll drive automation, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to ensure efficient delivery of high-quality embedded software into production. Key Responsibilities as … Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps): Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for embedded software projects Own and evolve build systems, source control, and release processes Automate and streamline build, test, and integration workflows across the team Provide technical leadership and mentorship in DevOps practices for embedded systems Collaborate with developers on cross More ❯
Our client, a leading technology company based in Cambridge, is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps) to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in DevOps, build automation, and embedded software to take on a leadership role shaping delivery pipelines and best … practices. As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps), you will be responsible for leading the design, maintenance, and optimisation of build and release processes for embedded systems. You’ll drive automation, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to ensure efficient delivery of high-quality embedded software into production. Key Responsibilities as … Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps): Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for embedded software projects Own and evolve build systems, source control, and release processes Automate and streamline build, test, and integration workflows across the team Provide technical leadership and mentorship in DevOps practices for embedded systems Collaborate with developers on cross More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom
Fortice Ltd
Embedded Software Engineer Aerospace & Defence (UK) Are you ready to apply your embedded software expertise to mission-critical aerospace systems with real-world impact? Were working with a rapidly growing, well-funded aerospace & defence technology company that is building the next generation of high-performance systems for airspace security. This organisation is backed by top-tier investors … With a culture of innovation, pace, and technical excellence, they are scaling rapidly and are seeking exceptional engineers to join their expanding R&D group. The Role As an Embedded Software Engineer , you will be a key part of the engineering team developing real-time software for advanced aerospace applications , including: Flight control and avionics systems Radar and … sensor data processing pipelines Guidance, navigation, and communication software Safety-critical, low-latency applications What Youll Bring Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems Experience with RTOS and/or bare-metal programming Familiarity with aerospace, robotics, or defence-grade software standards Strong understanding of hardware/software integration & testing Background in signal processing, sensor systems, or avionics More ❯
Embedded Software Engineer Location: Cambridge, UK Employment Type: Full time Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on innovative projects in a dynamic and supportive environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team where you'll have the chance to make a real impact while benefiting from the stability and … backing of a global organisation. What you'll be doing: Developing and maintaining embedded software for prototype and production systems in line with OEM and international standards. Creating and maintaining library blocks to enable re-use of IP across multiple products. Supporting customer integration through on-site assistance with parametrisation, calibration, troubleshooting, and code correction. Carrying out verification, validation … re looking for: Degree or equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline. Experience in formal software development within aerospace, automotive, medical, or other embedded software environments. Proficiency in C programming for safety-critical embedded applications, including MISRA C guidelines. Strong understanding of fixed-point and floating-point arithmetic. Experience with 32-bit 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 ❯
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Talent Locker
Embedded Software Engineer - Defence Communications Location: Peterborough (Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site) Salary: £45-60k + Excellent Benefits Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS Join a world-class engineering team at the heart of aviation safety. This is a great opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of technically complex projects … that make a real-world difference in civilian and defence air traffic systems. As part of a 50-strong engineering function, you'll work across the full embedded software lifecycle-designing, coding, testing and supporting high-integrity communication systems. If you want to work on cutting-edge systems, progress your career, and be part of something that truly matters … and still on the upward path of learning, finding their feet and want a great place to continue their career. What you'll be doing You'll be developing embedded software for advanced radio and communication systems, covering architectural and detailed design, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and unit testing. You'll support test and acceptance activities, prepare technical documentation More ❯
team This team spends most of its time working on customer focused features that improve the user experience, from content discovery and search to Roku pay and subscription to embedded software and firmware, and much more. Our product roadmap helps us accelerate our growth and scale, putting surprising new features into the hands of tens of millions of Roku … shape the future of television and streaming media worldwide, continued success stems from experienced software engineers like you developing core features for the Roku platform. Our new Senior Software Engineer, Embedded will be contributing extensively to our embedded UI development, algorithm implementation for complex features to make it more user intuitive and underlying architecture. You will be … third-party code. You will also be engaged in developing tools which can help larger development community within Roku. A proven track record of shipping high-quality software on embedded platforms is essential. This is a great role for a senior professional who enjoys a high level of visibility and thrives on great business impact. The features and performance More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom
Platform Recruitment Limited
Embedded Linux Systems Engineer - Networking Platforms - Cambridge Were looking for an embedded Linux engineer with strong networking and systems-level development skills to join a team working on advanced, high-performance network platforms used worldwide. This role will see you taking products from concept through to production, with opportunities to research and implement next-generation networking … features. Visa sponsorship is available. What youll do: Port embedded Linux systems to new hardware targets using third-party SDKs. Debug and apply patches to open-source components for stability, performance, and compatibility. Resolve build issues and streamline build systems for multiple platforms. Research and integrate emerging networking technologies, including new wireless standards and enterprise-grade protocols. Collaborate with … to bring products from reference board to production. Optional: contribute to kernel development, network stack optimisation, and wireless performance tuning. What youll bring: Strong C programming experience in an embedded Linux environment. Build system expertise (e.g., Buildroot, BitBake, Yocto, or similar). Understanding of networking protocols and their implementation in embedded systems. Experience with open-source patching workflows More ❯
Embedded Linux Systems Engineer - Networking Platforms - Cambridge Were looking for an embedded Linux engineer with strong networking and systems-level development skills to join a team working on advanced, high-performance network platforms used worldwide. This role will see you taking products from concept through to production, with opportunities to research and implement next-generation network 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 ❯
Are you an ambitious, high flying Embedded Software Engineer, excited by the proposition of joining one of the fastest growing companies in Europe? The business has lots of capital, pays excellent salaries and is offering equity to joiners in 2025. They are at an exciting stage of growth and looking for 3 hands-on Embedded Software Engineers … to design and build the real-time systems powering their first-generation hardware. These are office-based embedded software roles (Central Cambridge) with a clear progression path and the opportunity to carve out a niche. This opportunity is both rare and exceptional in today’s market. That said, expectations are high. Embedded software engineer requirements: Minimum 3+ … years embedded C (ideally C++ with Rust also interesting) Excellent academic background with degree from a top university Knowledge of real-time and low-level development (RTOS/bare-metal) Proactive, collaborative mindset with ownership of projects This is a rare chance to make an immediate impact, stay hands-on with development, and help shape the software function of More ❯
Embedded Software Engineer - Automotive £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience | Cambridge area | Permanent We have been steadily building our team and there are huge plans for 2026! This is an excellent opportunity to join at a time where you can make your mark, whilst also benefiting from the stability and backing of a well-established parent company. … Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded software for prototype and production systems to OEM and international standards. Build and maintain reusable library blocks to leverage IP across multiple products. Provide customer integration support, including on-site parametrisation, calibration, troubleshooting, and code correction. Carry out verification, validation, and testing of developed software solutions. Work collaboratively in an agile team environment … in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar. Proven software development experience within automotive , aerospace, medical, or similar safety-critical environments. Strong C programming skills for embedded applications, including familiarity with MISRA C. Experience with fixed-point and floating-point arithmetic. Knowledge of 32-bit CPU/FPU, interrupts, peripherals, and real-time programming. Understanding of More ❯
Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive £35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience | Cambridge area | Permanent We have been steadily building our team and there are huge plans for 2026! This is an excellent opportunity to join at a time where you can make your mark, whilst also benefiting from the stability and backing of a well-established parent company. … Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded software for prototype and production systems to OEM and international standards. Build and maintain reusable library blocks to leverage IP across multiple products. Provide customer integration support, including on-site parametrisation, calibration, troubleshooting, and code correction. Carry out verification, validation, and testing of developed software solutions. Work collaboratively in an agile team environment … in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar. Proven software development experience within automotive , aerospace, medical, or similar safety-critical environments. Strong C programming skills for embedded applications, including familiarity with MISRA C. Experience with fixed-point and floating-point arithmetic. Knowledge of 32-bit CPU/FPU, interrupts, peripherals, and real-time programming. Understanding of More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Technical Futures Ltd
A Lead Software Engineer with a proven background in Embedded Software development, a good appreciation of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. You’ll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). Hybrid working with salary to C£80K plus comprehensive benefits package. This … dynamic Consultancy, working across sectors from Defence and Healthcare to Industrial and Communications – delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality, seeks an individual who can confidently apply their technical expertise to address complex engineering problems. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A University Electronic Engineering related education. Extensive hands-on experience with … embedded software development in C. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people). A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software. A career spanning several different industry sectors highly beneficial. Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained 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 ❯