Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Middlesbrough
Salary: Negotiable (dependant on experience)
An established and innovative engineering business based in the North East is looking to appoint a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to play a key role in the development of next-generation embedded systems. This position offers the opportunity to work on highly technical, safety-critical products used across industrial, environmental, and defense sectors.
You’ll be joining a collaborative R&D team, taking technical ownership of embedded software design and contributing to wider system architecture alongside hardware and electronics teams.
The business offers a hybrid working setup after the initial onboarding phase (typically 3 months).
The Role:
* Design and develop embedded software solutions aligned with product requirements
* Contribute to and review system and software architecture
* Accurately estimate work and deliver projects to agreed timelines
* Lead and coordinate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams
* Ensure code quality, robustness, and maintainability across the full lifecycle
* Drive continuous improvement across tools, standards, and team processes
* Promote a culture of collaboration and technical excellence across the team
Your Background:
* Proven experience (3+ years) in embedded firmware/software development
* Proficient in C/C++ for embedded platforms
* Experienced with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN)
* Capable of leading technical workstreams and defining requirements
* Eligible to undergo security clearance (for sensitive project work)
* Degree qualified in Electronics, Computer Science, or related discipline
Desirable (But Not Essential):
* Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (preferably STM32)
* Knowledge of RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS)
* Exposure to desktop application development (e.g., C#, Java, Python)
* Unit testing frameworks and methodologies
* PLC programming (especially Siemens)
* Awareness of functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508)
* Ability to read and understand circuit schematics
* Experience with verification and validation testing processes
What’s on Offer:
* Opportunity to work on technically challenging and impactful projects
* Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
* Stable, growing business with long-term product roadmap
* Strong remuneration and benefits package
If you're an experienced embedded software engineer looking to lead impactful projects within a dynamic engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.
Reach out to Tom Johnson from Certain Advantage - Ref: 78231
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