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, managing tasks with flexibility and self-direction.
Follow established processes while contributing to improvements in development and testing workflows.
Ideal Experience
Degree (or equivalent) 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 compilers, linkers, makefiles, software builds, and CI automation systems.
Familiarity with Vector tools such as VFlash, CANalyzer, and CANoe.
AUTOSAR experience, especially with Vector MICROSAR and the DaVinci toolchain.
Desirable Experience
MATLAB/Simulink model development, code generation, and integration.
Hands-on use of test tools for Unit, SIL, and HIL testing.
Writing and reviewing detailed software requirements.
System-level understanding of power electronics, DC/AC motors, motor controllers, power conversion, storage, and digital communication.
Awareness of ISO 26262 standards, including ASIL risk classification.This role would particularly suit someone with a strong automotive background who is keen to be part of a growing team with exciting long-term projects.
If this opportunity is of interest, please get in touch for more information and to apply