1 to 25 of 30 Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in the South West

Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) – C#/.NET/Android We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join our client’s devices/embedded software team , working on innovative and secure applications across embedded platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded software solutions, primarily using C …/C C# (.NET) and Android platforms . Collaborate closely with hardware and product teams to deliver high-performance, secure software for embedded devices. Apply secure coding practices and industry standards to ensure robustness, reliability, and security in deployed solutions. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise embedded applications to meet performance and scalability requirements. Contribute to system architecture discussions … providing input on software design and integration strategies. Mentor junior engineers and share best practices across the team. Essential Skills & Experience 5+ years’ commercial experience in C/C++/C# programming with a strong focus on embedded or device-level development. Proven track record of working with .NET frameworks and/or Android (Xamarin/MAUI or More ❯

Dorchester - Embedded Software Engineer - £45-60k I am collaborating with an interesting electronics manufacturer based in Dorset, they are looking for an embedded software engineer to join the team to develop a range of embedded software solutions both for the product and support the overall manufacturing process. Main duties: + Develop … embedded software for a range of electronic/hardware based products. + Design, develop and debug embedded system software Skills and Experience Required: + 3+ years embedded software development experience + Experience working with bare metal embedded systems and real-time operating systems + Solid programming experience in C/C+ The competitive More ❯

Low-Level Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bristol, UK Duration: 6-month contract Rate: £65/hour (Umbrella) OR £49.70/hour (+£7.22/hour Holiday pay) Work Pattern: Fully on-site, compressed hours available We seek an engineer who has worked in a military/defence environment/industry within the last 12 months or … who is capable of obtaining security clearance (SC level minimum) Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Low-Level Embedded Software Engineer to support ongoing engineering programmes. This role involves the development, verification, and integration of embedded software solutions, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and compliance across the full engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop … and maintain embedded software using C for real-time systems. Contribute to verification activities to ensure robust and reliable software delivery. Support integration of software on ARM-based processing platforms. Produce and review technical documentation, including design specifications. Engage with stakeholders to ensure technical alignment with project goals. Apply software engineering best practices and adhere More ❯

Subject - Embedded Software Engineer| Salisbury | Permanent | £37,769 - £43,815 Salary: £37,769 - £43,815 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire (Porton Down site) You must be eligible for SC/DV Clearance. The Client: Curo are partnering with a government organisation at the forefront of UK defence and national security. Working across domains such as cyber, electromagnetic activities, and … a tangible impact. The Candidate: The successful candidate will be degree-qualified in a STEM discipline (eg Computing, Electronics, Physics) or possess equivalent experience. You will bring hands-on Embedded software development skills, ideally in C, C++ or Rust, and have experience working with microcontrollers, DSP, and Real Time operating systems. A background in defence or secure environments … is highly desirable. The Role: This role offers a unique opportunity to work on bespoke engineering projects in highly secure environments. You'll contribute to the development of Embedded systems and software-defined radio frameworks, applying your technical expertise to solve complex problems. The work is varied, often classified, and offers exposure to technologies rarely seen outside of More ❯

Our client, a renowned entity in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Low-level Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Bristol on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Developing embedded software using C/C++ languages for various defence-related systems. Undertaking software verification and validation to ensure robust and … reliable performance. Producing detailed design and technical documentation, including performing design reviews. Integrating software on real-time operating systems and ARM-based processing platforms. Collaborating with firmware and electronics design teams to ensure coherent system integration. Travelling infrequently to other UK sites, although this is expected to be minimal (quarterly at most). Job Requirements: Experience in developing embedded software with C/C++. Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems is desirable. Understanding of verification processes and standards like DefStan 00-55 & DO178B/C. Proficiency in modern software development practices and restricted coding standards such as MISRA. Strong analytical and critical evaluation skills, with the ability to generate comprehensive design documentation. Awareness of deploying embedded More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer Mid- Senior Level Location: Hybrid/London/South of the UK Salary: £55,000 DOE Type: Full-time, Permanent A pioneering client in the aerospace sector is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of breakthrough technologies in this sector. This is a unique opportunity to contribute … to world-first innovations in the aerospace industry and work at the cutting edge of embedded systems design. The role involves developing real-time embedded software for both spacecraft platforms and ground support systems, working in a cross-functional team alongside electronics, systems, and test engineers. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement embedded software in C … system tests Participate in Agile development practices, including code reviews and mentoring Contribute to cross-disciplinary design reviews with systems and hardware teams Ideal Candidate Profile: Essential Skills: Strong embedded C/C++ development experience Proven experience working with RTOS-based systems Familiar with low-level hardware protocols Confident reading electronics schematics and component datasheets Understanding of structured software More ❯

Chippenham - Embedded Software Engineer (£50-70k) - Embedded C, hardware peripherals, firmware My client is a cutting-edge engineering company developing world-class embedded solutions. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join their innovative and dynamic team. Main Duties: Provide embedded software support for … existing and new products. Develop applications in embedded and desktop Linux environments. Collaborate in an Agile team environment (Kanban/Scrum). Coach and mentor junior engineers. Lead by example, demonstrating technical leadership and delivering exceptional solutions. Skills and Experience Required: Degree in Computer Systems Engineering, STEM, or equivalent experience. Proficient in writing real-time embedded software More ❯

Bristol - Embedded Software Engineer - 45-55k My client is a leading engineering firm, developing software and hardware for a range of industries. They are looking for a Embedded Software engineer to join their highly motivated team as a result of growth. You will be working on exciting and ground-breaking projects in … industries including but not limited to the Aerospace industry. Main duties: + Participate in new product development + Work alongside other engineers to advance the companies current portfolio of embedded software products Skills and Experience Required: + Strong programming experience - Embedded C + RTOS experience + ARM architecture experience + Experience working in highly regulated industries beneficial More ❯

Bristol - Embedded Software Engineer - £45-55k My client is a leading engineering firm, developing software and hardware for a range of industries. They are looking for a Embedded Software engineer to join their highly motivated team as a result of growth. You will be working on exciting and ground-breaking projects in … industries including but not limited to the Aerospace industry. Main duties: + Participate in new product development + Work alongside other engineers to advance the companies current portfolio of embedded software products Skills and Experience Required: + Strong programming experience - Embedded C + RTOS experience + ARM architecture experience + Experience working in highly regulated industries beneficial More ❯

Job Title: Lead/Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Gloucester (On-Site Working) Salary: Up to £85,000 (Depending on Experience) Summary of Vacancy: We're currently recruiting for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer on behalf of a cutting-edge Security Research & Development organisation. This organisation is focused on low-level, security-related development … in embedded systems, and is building novel and secure solutions that push technical boundaries. You'll be working in a deeply technical, collaborative environment that prioritises engineering excellence. As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead development efforts for secure embedded systems, working hands-on with code while also guiding and mentoring others. You'll collaborate with researchers … to prototype new capabilities and deliver high-integrity software across a wide range of platforms. Key Responsibilities: Develop robust, efficient embedded software with a focus on security and performance. Work across the full stack—from low-level hardware interaction up to application logic—depending on project needs. Use your deep understanding of systems to write clean, reliable More ❯

Job Title : Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location : Bristol City Centre - 3 Days Per Week On-Site Salary - Up to £72,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Summary: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a passion for leadership and a background in safety-critical embedded software to step into a … high-impact role, driving both technical delivery and team performance. Responsibilities : Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of embedded software engineers in a collaborative and high-performing environment. Overseeing the full software development lifecycle from requirements and design through to implementation, testing, and maintenance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project management and QA, to ensure seamless … Troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges while managing risk and maintaining timelines. Driving continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and supporting professional growth within your team. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in embedded software development within a safety-critical environment. Solid understanding of embedded systems and RTOS Strong programming skills in C and assembler. Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability More ❯

Job Title : Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location : Bristol City Centre - 3 Days Per Week On-Site Salary - Up to £72,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Summary: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a passion for leadership and a background in safety-critical embedded software to step into a … high-impact role, driving both technical delivery and team performance. Responsibilities : Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of embedded software engineers in a collaborative and high-performing environment. Overseeing the full software development lifecycle – from requirements and design through to implementation, testing, and maintenance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project management and QA, to ensure seamless … Troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges while managing risk and maintaining timelines. Driving continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and supporting professional growth within your team. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in embedded software development within a safety-critical environment. Solid understanding of embedded systems and RTOS Strong programming skills in C and assembler. Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability More ❯

Job Title : Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location : Bristol City Centre - 3 Days Per Week On-Site Salary - Up to £72,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Summary: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a passion for leadership and a background in safety-critical embedded software to step into a … high-impact role, driving both technical delivery and team performance. Responsibilities : Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of embedded software engineers in a collaborative and high-performing environment. Overseeing the full software development lifecycle – from requirements and design through to implementation, testing, and maintenance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project management and QA, to ensure seamless … Troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges while managing risk and maintaining timelines. Driving continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and supporting professional growth within your team. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in embedded software development within a safety-critical environment. Solid understanding of embedded systems and RTOS Strong programming skills in C and assembler. Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability More ❯

Bristol - Embedded Software Engineer - £50-80k My client is a leading engineering firm, developing top of the range sofwtare products. They are looking for a Embedded Software engineer to join their highly motivated team as a result of growth. You will be working on exciting and ground-breaking projects using state of the … art tech! Main duties: + Participate in new product development + Work alongside other engineers to advance the companies current portfolio of embedded software products Skills and Experience Required: + Strong C and/or C++ skills + DSP or Wireless experience is a big bonus + RTOS experience + Experience programming in a Linux environment The competitive More ❯

Swindon - Senior Software Engineer - Embedded C, Linux My client is a cutting-edge engineering company developing world-class solutions in power management. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative and dynamic team as a result of growth. Main Duties: Provide embedded software support for existing and new … products. Develop applications in embedded and desktop Linux environments. Collaborate in an Agile team environment (Kanban/Scrum). Coach and mentor junior engineers. Lead by example, demonstrating technical leadership and delivering exceptional solutions. Skills and Experience Required: Degree in Computer Systems Engineering, STEM, or equivalent experience. Proficient in writing real-time embedded software in C. Skilled More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Low level Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis. Hourly Rate: £65.00 - £68.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the … . Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Low level Embedded Software Engineer Job Description: The Real Time Infrastructure and Security Software team is tasked with supplying advanced solutions for our missile sub-systems, often developing state … of the art processing platforms. Interacting with a wider engineering team (including Software, Firmware and Hardware Teams), this role presents the opportunity to develop complex software solutions, as part of a deliverable product, deployed into missile programmes. In a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. Skillset/experience required: Experience in More ❯

Software Engineer – Embedded Systems Salary: £40,800–£50,000 depending on experience Benefits: Bonus scheme, private healthcare, enhanced leave, pension, flexible working, and more A leading product development consultancy is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join its multidisciplinary team. Specialising in medical and consumer health innovation, the company operates globally with design and manufacturing … partners across Europe, the USA, and Asia. About the Role: You’ll work on cutting-edge embedded systems projects, contributing across the software stack. This is a full-time role based in central Bristol, with flexible hybrid working and occasional travel to client sites. Key Requirements: Professional experience in embedded software development (C/C++) Familiarity … to collaborate across teams and present confidently to clients Desirable: Experience in medical device development and secure coding standards Knowledge of higher-level languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.) Exposure to embedded OS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr) and GUI frameworks If this sounds of interest, then please apply today More ❯

Software Engineer – Embedded Systems Salary: £40,800–£50,000 depending on experience Benefits: Bonus scheme, private healthcare, enhanced leave, pension, flexible working, and more A leading product development consultancy is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join its multidisciplinary team. Specialising in medical and consumer health innovation, the company operates globally with design and manufacturing … partners across Europe, the USA, and Asia. About the Role: You’ll work on cutting-edge embedded systems projects, contributing across the software stack. This is a full-time role based in central Bristol, with flexible hybrid working and occasional travel to client sites. Key Requirements: Professional experience in embedded software development (C/C++) Familiarity … to collaborate across teams and present confidently to clients Desirable: Experience in medical device development and secure coding standards Knowledge of higher-level languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.) Exposure to embedded OS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr) and GUI frameworks If this sounds of interest, then please apply today More ❯

Software Engineer – Embedded Systems Salary: £40,800–£50,000 depending on experience Benefits: Bonus scheme, private healthcare, enhanced leave, pension, flexible working, and more A leading product development consultancy is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join its multidisciplinary team. Specialising in medical and consumer health innovation, the company operates globally with design and manufacturing … partners across Europe, the USA, and Asia. About the Role: You’ll work on cutting-edge embedded systems projects, contributing across the software stack. This is a full-time role based in central Bristol, with flexible hybrid working and occasional travel to client sites. Key Requirements: Professional experience in embedded software development (C/C++) Familiarity … to collaborate across teams and present confidently to clients Desirable: Experience in medical device development and secure coding standards Knowledge of higher-level languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.) Exposure to embedded OS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr) and GUI frameworks If this sounds of interest, then please apply today More ❯

Job Title: Lead/Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Gloucester (On-Site Working) Salary: Up to £85,000 (Depending on Experience) Summary of Vacancy: We're currently recruiting for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer on behalf of a cutting-edge Security Research & Development organisation click apply for full job details More ❯

Graduate Embedded Software Engineers (x2) Location: Bristol, UK Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Up to £37,500 + Discretionary Bonus & Benefits Type: Full-Time, Permanent We re currently recruiting on behalf of a leading technology company based in Bristol, who are looking to hire two Graduate Embedded Software Engineers to join their growing development team in … January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers to join a collaborative and innovative engineering environment, working on cutting-edge embedded systems and ARM-based technologies. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using C and assembler Collaborate with hardware engineers on embedded systems design Work with Real-Time … Operating Systems (RTOS) on ARM processors Assist in testing, debugging, and integrating embedded solutions Follow structured development processes and contribute to code reviews What We re Looking For: Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline Solid understanding of C programming and familiarity with assembler Exposure to embedded systems design, either through academic projects More ❯

Graduate Embedded Software Engineers (x2) Location: Bristol, UK Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Up to £37,500 + Discretionary Bonus & Benefits Type: Full-Time, Permanent We’re currently recruiting on behalf of a leading technology company based in Bristol, who are looking to hire two Graduate Embedded Software Engineers to join their growing development team in … January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers to join a collaborative and innovative engineering environment, working on cutting-edge embedded systems and ARM-based technologies. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using C and assembler Collaborate with hardware engineers on embedded systems design Work with Real-Time … Operating Systems (RTOS) on ARM processors Assist in testing, debugging, and integrating embedded solutions Follow structured development processes and contribute to code reviews What We’re Looking For: Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline Solid understanding of C programming and familiarity with assembler Exposure to embedded systems design, either through academic projects More ❯

Low Level Embedded Software Engineer required to help develop complex software solutions as part of a deliverable product. The successful candidate will have the below skills: Experience in the development of embedded software with C. It would be desirable to have knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems. Experience of verification of embedded systems … critical analysis and generation of design documentation. The ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation. An awareness of deploying software on real-time Operating Systems and ARM-based processing platforms. You will have an appreciation of firmware and electronics design. Knowledge of modern software development practices. Knowledge of More ❯

Low Level Embedded Software Engineer required to help develop complex software solutions as part of a deliverable product. The successful candidate will have the below skills: Experience in the development of embedded software with C. It would be desirable to have knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems. Experience of verification of embedded systems … critical analysis and generation of design documentation. The ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation. An awareness of deploying software on real-time Operating Systems and ARM-based processing platforms. You will have an appreciation of firmware and electronics design. Knowledge of modern software development practices. Knowledge of More ❯

Low Level Embedded Software Engineer required to help develop complex software solutions as part of a deliverable product. The successful candidate will have the below skills: Experience in the development of embedded software with C. It would be desirable to have knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems. Experience of verification of embedded systems … critical analysis and generation of design documentation. The ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation. An awareness of deploying software on real-time Operating Systems and ARM-based processing platforms. You will have an appreciation of firmware and electronics design. Knowledge of modern software development practices. Knowledge of More ❯