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 ❯
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 ❯
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 … including design specifications. Engage with stakeholders to ensure technical alignment with project goals. Apply software engineering best practices and adhere to relevant industry standards. Essential Skills Strong experience in embedded software development with C. Excellent analytical and design skills, with the ability to generate and critically review technical documentation. Awareness of real-time operating systems and ARM-based platforms. 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 ❯
newport, wales, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Platform Recruitment
Bristol - Embedded Software Engineer - £45-65k 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 have the opportunity to work on a variety of the latest chips … Location - Bristol (Hybrid) Salary - £40-65k + great benefits! Visa Sponsorship : Available Emphasis on professional development Tech Stack/Skills required: Programming in Embedded C A safety critical field like automotive, medical, aerospace Experience in MISRA coding standards Experience in DOORS or other similar software requirements tools The competitive salary is between £45-65k + great benefits More ❯
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Platform Recruitment
Bristol - Embedded Software Engineer - £45-65k 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 have the opportunity to work on a variety of the latest chips … Location - Bristol (Hybrid) Salary - £40-65k + great benefits! Visa Sponsorship : Available Emphasis on professional development Tech Stack/Skills required: Programming in Embedded C A safety critical field like automotive, medical, aerospace Experience in MISRA coding standards Experience in DOORS or other similar software requirements tools The competitive salary is between £45-65k + great benefits More ❯
bath, south west england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Platform Recruitment
Bristol - Embedded Software Engineer - £45-65k 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 have the opportunity to work on a variety of the latest chips … Location - Bristol (Hybrid) Salary - £40-65k + great benefits! Visa Sponsorship : Available Emphasis on professional development Tech Stack/Skills required: Programming in Embedded C A safety critical field like automotive, medical, aerospace Experience in MISRA coding standards Experience in DOORS or other similar software requirements tools The competitive salary is between £45-65k + great benefits More ❯
bradley stoke, south west england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Platform Recruitment
Bristol - Embedded Software Engineer - £45-65k 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 have the opportunity to work on a variety of the latest chips … Location - Bristol (Hybrid) Salary - £40-65k + great benefits! Visa Sponsorship : Available Emphasis on professional development Tech Stack/Skills required: Programming in Embedded C A safety critical field like automotive, medical, aerospace Experience in MISRA coding standards Experience in DOORS or other similar software requirements tools The competitive salary is between £45-65k + great benefits More ❯
Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, North East, United Kingdom
Catalyst
The Client Catalyst are delighted to be, once more, working with a key client in their recruitment of a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. Our client is a leading, cutting-edge, international technology business in the electrification field, supplying a diverse global customer-base. Reporting to the Head of Software and Controls, my client seeks a Senior Embedded Software … Engineer to join their Engineering Division at their Tyneside HQ. About the Role The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be tasked with independently designing, coding and debugging embedded software for real-time control applications. You will also work with motor control engineers to realise effective and efficient real-time control algorithms. Follow software development cycles including … software requirements capture, design capture and verification of software to these requirements. Main Responsibilities Design, code and debug real-time embedded software/firmware for new product development and existing projects. Design, setup and run tests to ensure the design meets specifications. Maintain records and documentation on all designs, tests and analyses. Work within a small development team to More ❯
boldon colliery, north east england, united kingdom
Catalyst
The Client Catalyst are delighted to be, once more, working with a key client in their recruitment of a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. Our client is a leading, cutting-edge, international technology business in the electrification field, supplying a diverse global customer-base. Reporting to the Head of Software and Controls, my client seeks a Senior Embedded Software … Engineer to join their Engineering Division at their Tyneside HQ. About the Role The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be tasked with independently designing, coding and debugging embedded software for real-time control applications. You will also work with motor control engineers to realise effective and efficient real-time control algorithms. Follow software development cycles including … software requirements capture, design capture and verification of software to these requirements. Main Responsibilities Design, code and debug real-time embedded software/firmware for new product development and existing projects. Design, setup and run tests to ensure the design meets specifications. Maintain records and documentation on all designs, tests and analyses. Work within a small development team to More ❯
newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, north east england, united kingdom
Catalyst
The Client Catalyst are delighted to be, once more, working with a key client in their recruitment of a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. Our client is a leading, cutting-edge, international technology business in the electrification field, supplying a diverse global customer-base. Reporting to the Head of Software and Controls, my client seeks a Senior Embedded Software … Engineer to join their Engineering Division at their Tyneside HQ. About the Role The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be tasked with independently designing, coding and debugging embedded software for real-time control applications. You will also work with motor control engineers to realise effective and efficient real-time control algorithms. Follow software development cycles including … software requirements capture, design capture and verification of software to these requirements. Main Responsibilities Design, code and debug real-time embedded software/firmware for new product development and existing projects. Design, setup and run tests to ensure the design meets specifications. Maintain records and documentation on all designs, tests and analyses. Work within a small development team to More ❯
Salisbury, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
Embedded Software Engineer – £65,000 📍 Hybrid (Salisbury-based) | 💼 Permanent Looking to do more than just maintain code? Want full lifecycle exposure, design input, and the autonomy to help shape low-level architecture? This role offers the chance to work on a suite of next-gen low-power devices in a fast-paced R&D environment. You'll be … part of a small but growing Embedded team working across the design, development, integration, and testing of real-time systems — all built with clean, high-integrity code. 💻 What you’ll be working with: Embedded C in a tightly controlled real-time environment Zephyr RTOS (or similar) BLE/IoT comms stacks (ideal but not essential) Memory- and power More ❯
swindon, wiltshire, south west england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
Embedded Software Engineer – £65,000 📍 Hybrid (Salisbury-based) | 💼 Permanent Looking to do more than just maintain code? Want full lifecycle exposure, design input, and the autonomy to help shape low-level architecture? This role offers the chance to work on a suite of next-gen low-power devices in a fast-paced R&D environment. You'll be … part of a small but growing Embedded team working across the design, development, integration, and testing of real-time systems — all built with clean, high-integrity code. 💻 What you’ll be working with: Embedded C in a tightly controlled real-time environment Zephyr RTOS (or similar) BLE/IoT comms stacks (ideal but not essential) Memory- and power More ❯
Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Senior or Principal) — IoT & Space Systems Join a pioneering team building the next generation of space-powered IoT solutions. My client are developing a highly advanced satellite network that connects billions of devices worldwide — enabling users to sense, track, and act on data anywhere on the planet. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer … software for low-power, battery-operated IoT devices that communicate through space-based systems. You’ll focus on performance, power efficiency, system reliability, and automated testing frameworks. Key Responsibilities Embedded Development Design, implement, and maintain low-level software including BSPs and device drivers. Optimize firmware for minimal power consumption and reliable real-time performance. Customize and tune RTOS (e.g. … FreeRTOS) or embedded Linux kernels. Integrate secure and efficient IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, BLE). Testing & Automation Develop automated unit, integration, and regression test frameworks. Conduct prototype and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing for validation. Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Use oscilloscopes, logic and protocol analyzers, and More ❯
Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Senior or Principal) — IoT & Space Systems Join a pioneering team building the next generation of space-powered IoT solutions. My client are developing a highly advanced satellite network that connects billions of devices worldwide — enabling users to sense, track, and act on data anywhere on the planet. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer … software for low-power, battery-operated IoT devices that communicate through space-based systems. You’ll focus on performance, power efficiency, system reliability, and automated testing frameworks. Key Responsibilities Embedded Development Design, implement, and maintain low-level software including BSPs and device drivers. Optimize firmware for minimal power consumption and reliable real-time performance. Customize and tune RTOS (e.g. … FreeRTOS) or embedded Linux kernels. Integrate secure and efficient IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, BLE). Testing & Automation Develop automated unit, integration, and regression test frameworks. Conduct prototype and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing for validation. Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Use oscilloscopes, logic and protocol analyzers, and More ❯
An exciting new job opportunity has just become available for a Technical Sales Engineer - Embedded Computing, which can be based UK wide. This role will cover UK and Ireland for Embedded Computing products for a well-established company, who are based in Wokingham, Berkshire. You will be responsible for identifying new customers and growing the existing customer More ❯
Hounslow, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
nGenium
Job Title: Embedded Firmware Engineer Location: West London (Full-time, Permanent) Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + hybrid working and benefits About the Company: A leading technology innovator is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join their growing team. Specializing in advanced electronic systems, this company develops cutting-edge solutions for real-world applications across multiple … sectors. Their collaborative environment supports innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning. Role Overview: You’ll be responsible for developing embedded firmware for advanced electronic systems, working closely with hardware teams to integrate and optimize performance. The role involves driver development for MCUs and peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART), Bluetooth integration, and secure boot implementation. You'll also contribute to cloud … communication interfaces and mobile modem connectivity (LTE1 bis, LTE-M, NB-IoT). Hybrid working available. Key Requirements: • Mid-level experience in embedded firmware development • Proficient in IDEs (e.g., Eclipse), compilers, debugging, GIT • Strong understanding of electronics and embedded digital circuits • Experience with MCU peripheral drivers and communication protocols • Familiarity with Bluetooth, RTOS, and secure firmware features Ideal More ❯
london, south east england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
nGenium
Job Title: Embedded Firmware Engineer Location: West London (Full-time, Permanent) Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + hybrid working and benefits About the Company: A leading technology innovator is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join their growing team. Specializing in advanced electronic systems, this company develops cutting-edge solutions for real-world applications across multiple … sectors. Their collaborative environment supports innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning. Role Overview: You’ll be responsible for developing embedded firmware for advanced electronic systems, working closely with hardware teams to integrate and optimize performance. The role involves driver development for MCUs and peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART), Bluetooth integration, and secure boot implementation. You'll also contribute to cloud … communication interfaces and mobile modem connectivity (LTE1 bis, LTE-M, NB-IoT). Hybrid working available. Key Requirements: • Mid-level experience in embedded firmware development • Proficient in IDEs (e.g., Eclipse), compilers, debugging, GIT • Strong understanding of electronics and embedded digital circuits • Experience with MCU peripheral drivers and communication protocols • Familiarity with Bluetooth, RTOS, and secure firmware features Ideal More ❯
london (hounslow), south east england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
nGenium
Job Title: Embedded Firmware Engineer Location: West London (Full-time, Permanent) Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + hybrid working and benefits About the Company: A leading technology innovator is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join their growing team. Specializing in advanced electronic systems, this company develops cutting-edge solutions for real-world applications across multiple … sectors. Their collaborative environment supports innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning. Role Overview: You’ll be responsible for developing embedded firmware for advanced electronic systems, working closely with hardware teams to integrate and optimize performance. The role involves driver development for MCUs and peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART), Bluetooth integration, and secure boot implementation. You'll also contribute to cloud … communication interfaces and mobile modem connectivity (LTE1 bis, LTE-M, NB-IoT). Hybrid working available. Key Requirements: • Mid-level experience in embedded firmware development • Proficient in IDEs (e.g., Eclipse), compilers, debugging, GIT • Strong understanding of electronics and embedded digital circuits • Experience with MCU peripheral drivers and communication protocols • Familiarity with Bluetooth, RTOS, and secure firmware features Ideal More ❯
GL1 1DE, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Zenovo
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 code that meets demanding security More ❯
Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, North East, United Kingdom
Catalyst
The Client Catalyst are delighted to be, once more, working with a key client in their recruitment of an Embedded Software Engineer. Our client is a leading, cutting-edge, international technology business in the electrification field, supplying a diverse global customer-base. Reporting to the Head of Software and Controls, my client seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing Engineering Division at their Tyneside HQ. About the Role The Embedded Software Engineer will be tasked with independently designing, coding and debugging embedded software for real-time control applications. You will also work with motor control engineers to realise effective and efficient real-time control algorithms. Follow software development cycles including software … requirements capture, design capture and verification of software to these requirements. Main Responsibilities Design, code and debug real-time embedded software/firmware for new product development and existing projects. Design, setup and run tests to ensure the design meets specifications. Maintain records and documentation on all designs, tests and analyses. Work within a small development team to complete More ❯
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
TAE Power Solutions Engineering Ltd
Senior Embedded Software Engineer Hybrid/Onsite to Birmingham TAE Power Solutions. The Next Paradigm Shift: Accelerated. The future is electric, but only if its better for businesses, consumers, and the planet. We bring electrification to the next level, to enable and sustain a cleaner planet. At TAE Power Solutions, we design power management systems that use less … efficiencies, we develop a clean energy ecosystem of proprietary technology designed to go faster, perform stronger, travel farther, and last longer. About the Role: As a member of the Embedded Software team within TAE Power Solutions, you will be working on a range of demonstrator and production projects, developing software for embedded systems in automotive applications. You will … be involved in all stages of the software development process, and liaise directly with customers, suppliers, and other engineering teams. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provide technical delivery and leadership of embedded software activities Creation and management of software requirements Architectural design of the software Development and testing of embedded C code Integration of application and base software Support system More ❯
Embedded C Software Engineer Location: Stevenage Contract: 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension) Rate: £51.98/hour PAYE (£59.54/hour incl. holiday) or £68/hour Umbrella 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) Overview This engineering role focuses on the development and implementation of embedded C software solutions for real-time systems. The successful candidate will work on-site within a collaborative engineering environment, contributing to the design and programming of embedded systems operating on bare-metal and real-time operating systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop embedded software … software within real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS. Apply UML methodologies for structured software design. Manage and trace software requirements using DOORS. Support testing, integration, and validation of embedded software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the software lifecycle. Ensure software design meets performance, safety, and reliability standards. Skills & Experience Proficient in Embedded C programming. Experience with More ❯
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Morson Talent
Embedded C Software Engineer Location: Stevenage Contract: 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension) Rate: £51.98/hour PAYE (£59.54/hour incl. holiday) or £68/hour Umbrella 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) Overview This engineering role focuses on the development and implementation of embedded C software solutions for real-time systems. The successful candidate will work on-site within a collaborative engineering environment, contributing to the design and programming of embedded systems operating on bare-metal and real-time operating systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop embedded software … software within real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS. Apply UML methodologies for structured software design. Manage and trace software requirements using DOORS. Support testing, integration, and validation of embedded software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the software lifecycle. Ensure software design meets performance, safety, and reliability standards. Skills & Experience Proficient in Embedded C programming. Experience with More ❯
Poole, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Scalian
Embedded Developer (C#/.NET) – Contract (6 Months, Extendable) 📍 Location: Hybrid at Poole ⏳ Contract Duration: 6 Months (with potential extension) 💰 Competitive Day Rate – Outside IR35 negotiable or equivalent full time salary About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Embedded Developer with strong hands-on expertise in Embedded C/C++ programming, along with C# to … team. Our client is a leader in Parking Payment Solutions and is now expanding into the exciting domain of Railway Ticketing Systems — a new frontier in connected, real-time embedded devices. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded software , writing code that directly interacts with the device hardware , not just backend systems. Key Responsibilities Design … develop, and maintain embedded applications using C# and .NET . Work closely with hardware teams to integrate software at the device level . Develop and deploy solutions within a Microservices-based architecture . Work with RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems) to ensure reliable, low-latency performance. Participate in system testing, debugging, and performance optimisation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams More ❯