Overview
Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Livingston, Scotland
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000
Work Pattern: Hybrid (onsite required, but more flexible than hardware roles)
We're looking for experienced Embedded Software Engineers to work on complex, real-world products across energy, industrial, oil & gas, medical, and consumer sectors. Projects range from bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded systems to embedded Linux platforms, with growing use of modern C++. This role offers significant technical variety, customer exposure, and the opportunity to see products move rapidly from concept to production.
Responsibilities
* Developing embedded and real-time software in C and modern C++
* Working with RTOS-based systems (e.g. FreeRTOS) and embedded Linux
* Developing software for ARM- and STM-based microcontrollers
* Implementing and debugging low-level drivers and interfaces
* Working with communication protocols including I2C, SPI, CAN, RS232, Ethernet
* Supporting system integration, testing, and production handover
* Producing high-quality, customer-facing documentation
What We're Looking For
* 8-10+ years' experience in embedded software development
* Strong commercial experience with C/C++ in embedded systems
* Experience with RTOS and real-time constraints
* Confident working close to hardware and collaborating with electronics engineers
* Comfortable in a busy, project-based environment
Desirable Experience
* Embedded Linux (Yocto, Debian)
* STM32 / ARM microcontrollers
* Oil & gas or industrial systems
* Wireless technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC)
* Object-oriented design and software architecture
* Exposure to security, cryptography, or DSP
Assessment & Interview Process
* Technical take-home exercise (approx. 2 hours)
* First stage: Teams interview with software and hardware engineers
* Second stage: Onsite interview, engineering discussions, and site tour
Why Join
* Exceptional technical variety across multiple industries
* Clear progression and skills development
* Stable workload with growing project scale
* Supportive, highly technical engineering culture
Job Info
* Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
* Company: Vantage Consulting Ltd
* Location: Livingston, West Lothian
* Posted: Feb 6th 2026
* Closes: Mar 9th 2026
* Sector: Consulting
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
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