Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: £46,000 - 66,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong experience developing embedded Linux systems
• Commercial experience with RTOS and/or bare-metal development
• Strong C/C++ programming skills within embedded environments
• Experience working with resource-constrained embedded systems
• Knowledge of communication interfaces including Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART and RS422
• Experience bringing up and debugging custom hardware platforms
• Strong debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analysers and software debugging tools
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience with Yocto, PetaLinux or similar embedded Linux build systems
• Experience with Zephyr OS
• Experience with ARM Cortex-M and Cortex-A platforms, particularly STM32 devices
• Knowledge of Linux kernel architecture, bootloaders and device drivers
• Experience implementing secure networking protocols and cybersecurity best practices
• Python programming experience
• Exposure to RF, microwave or high-frequency communication systems
• Knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing and Linux systems automation
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes or other container technologies
• Understanding of secure boot and firmware update methodologies
• Familiarity with MISRA C/C++ or other high-reliability software standards

Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop and maintain embedded Linux systems using Yocto-based platforms
• Develop and maintain firmware for Zephyr OS and bare-metal embedded subsystems
• Support prototype board bring-up, hardware integration and system-level debugging
• Design and implement communication protocols between Linux, FPGA and microcontroller-based systems
• Develop networking interfaces including REST APIs, SNMP agents and OpenAPI specifications
• Implement, optimise and troubleshoot TCP/UDP communications and low-level networking functionality
• Develop secure communication solutions including authentication, encryption and secure firmware update mechanisms
• Develop Linux services, daemons, device drivers and communication middleware
• Support vulnerability assessment and system hardening activities
• Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of embedded software, networking and security issues
• Produce software requirements, interface specifications and technical documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle

Technologies:

• ARM
• Architect
• CI/CD
• Docker
• Embedded
• Ethernet
• FPGA
• Firmware
• Hardware
• Support
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• OpenAPI
• Python
• REST
• Security
• C++

More:

We are a world leader in advanced RF and communications technology, delivering high-performance solutions that power critical infrastructure across telecommunications, space and defence sectors. We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Cambridge. This is a hybrid, permanent role offering a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology within a highly collaborative and innovative environment. You will help shape software architecture across the full product lifecycle while working alongside experts in RF, FPGA, hardware and systems engineering.

last updated 31 week of 2026