Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - 80,000 per year

Requirements:

• Solid experience in embedded software development on Linux.
• Proficiency in C and C++ is essential.
• Experience contributing to middleware, backend applications, or systems software.
• Familiarity with multi-threaded systems and a solid understanding of software performance.
• Rust experience is advantageous; we are willing to invest in training for the right person.
• Exposure to low-level Linux kernel or device driver development is advantageous.
• Experience with multimedia technologies such as DisplayPort, HDMI, or USB is advantageous.
• Knowledge of networking and streaming media protocols is advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement software for next-generation embedded systems.
• Write clean, robust code for middleware and backend applications on Linux.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise code within complex, multi-threaded systems.
• Work closely with hardware, software, and test engineers in a collaborative environment.
• Participate in code reviews and testing to ensure the software meets the highest standards.
• Contribute to the reliability of mission-critical IP-based connectivity products.
• Gain exposure across the stack, from Linux applications to real-time multimedia streaming.

Technologies:

• Backend
• Embedded
• Hardware
• Linux
• Rust
• C++

More:

We are partnering with a cutting-edge technology provider to hire an Embedded Software Engineer in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This is a permanent role offering a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience. We offer a supportive, hybrid-working environment that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. Our engineering culture places exceptional performance, reliability, and disciplined engineering at the core of what we do, and we are committed to mentoring and developing our team while delivering highly regarded connectivity solutions used in mission-critical environments around the world. Excellent total compensation is also offered.

last updated 33 week of 2026