Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Type: Permanent Location: Livingston, West Lothian – Onsite / Hybrid Right to Work: UK required Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 DOE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Embedded Software Engineer in Livingston to join an established engineering organisation working on safety-critical electronic products across regulated industries, including Smart Metering, Renewable Energy, oil and gas, Industrial, Life Sciences, and Medical. This role sits within a specialist R&D team that delivers full lifecycle product development, with a particular focus on ATEX and IECEx certified solutions. The Role: As an Embedded Software Engineer in Livingston, you will contribute to a wide range of technically challenging projects, developing embedded software from concept through to production. The role offers strong technical ownership, project variety and exposure to customer-facing development work. Your responsibilities will include: • Developing embedded and real-time software in C and modern C++ • Working with Linux-based systems such as Yocto and Debian • Developing and supporting software for 16-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers • Testing, debugging and maintaining embedded software • Working with standard buses and protocols including Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C and SPI • Producing technical documentation and test reports • Investigating and integrating new tools, technologies and processes You will work closely with hardware, systems and project teams to deliver robust, high-reliability products. Skills & Experience: • 3 years’ experience developing embedded or real-time systems • Strong Embedded C and modern C++ skills • Linux system development experience • Experience with 16-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers • Strong debugging and problem-solving ability • Clear communication skills, including customer interaction Desirable Experience: • RTOS experience, such as FreeRTOS • Object-oriented design • Windows development or C# Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a related discipline If you’re an Embedded Software Engineer in Livingston looking for a varied role within a technically driven engineering environment, this opportunity offers strong long-term potential. Interested? Get in touch to discuss the role in more detail or apply directly: Shammi Choudhury | 07441 347 401 | schoudhury@octagongroup.co.uk