Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £45,000 to £57,000 basic + benefits
Embedded Software Engineer
A long‑established leader in real‑time communication technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its engineering team. This organisation develops advanced wired and wireless communication systems used across a range of industries. Its engineering teams are known for delivering reliable, scalable and high‑performance solutions that support mission‑critical communication.
This role is based in a modern engineering office within the Cambridge Research Park. Hybrid role offered 2-3 days WFH on a typical week.
About this Embedded Software Engineer role
You will work as part of an Agile development team, contributing to the design, development, analysis and testing of their products. The position suits someone who is comfortable taking a project from initial requirements through to final delivery, and who enjoys working across a range of platforms.
Key Responsibilities - Embedded Software Engineer
Design and develop embedded software using C & C++.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to functional specifications.
Work within Agile and LEAN methodologies as part of a scrum team.
Develop on Linux platforms, from drivers to applications, networking and debugging tools.
Maintain and enhance existing features across multiple product lines.
Skills and experience - Embedded Software Engineer
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Experience with object‑oriented analysis and design.
Proficiency in embedded C & C++ development.
A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
High attention to detail and motivation to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Nice to have skills:
Experience with networking technologies.
Experience with multi-threading.
Experience using AI in your day-to-day role to either help increase your output/productivity or to aid proficiency in languages you are less familiar with.
Javascript, Typescript - They have web interfaces built into some of their products.
Good understanding of hardware and/or things like Raspberry Pi.
What You Can Expect
Opportunities to design, implement and test software and custom hardware
A chance to build on existing features and contribute to new product development
Collaboration with skilled engineers across multiple time zones
A supportive environment that values knowledge‑sharing and continuous improvement
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