Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive Location: London, United Kingdom Salary: Competitive About the Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive Role Are you an Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for automotive innovation? Join a cutting-edge technology company in London, working on embedded systems that make the daily use of next generation vehicle’s faster, safer, and smarter. You’ll be at the heart of developing patent-protected technologies that bridge the gap between software and hardware, helping advance the future of vehicle usage and beyond. What You’ll Do As part of the Electronics team, you will develop embedded systems for a range of automotive applications, including: Writing micro-controller firmware to power bespoke hardware functionality (e.g., sensors, power management). Deploying MCU manufacturer HAL or RTOS to accelerate development cycles. Implementing communication networks from low-level protocols to higher-level systems. Developing secure firmware update mechanisms (Over-The-Air, OTA). Collaborating with hardware engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration. Contributing to system architecture and design choices. You’ll report to the Head of Electronics while working closely across the engineering team. What We’re Looking For in the Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive job Essential Expertise in C/C++ firmware development. Proven experience with microcontrollers. Knowledge of communication protocols. Experience debugging with trace debuggers and logic analysers. Understanding of electronics and ability to collaborate with hardware engineers. Ability to structure complex systems and verify functionality. Exposure to safety-critical software development (i.e. ISO 26262 ). If from outside an automotive sector knowledge of functional safety applicable to your industry. Desirable Exposure to automotive software processes. Familiarity with Embedded Linux. Experience with Jira, GitLab, or other project management tools. Writing automated tests and performing code reviews. Benefits Competitive compensation package (base share options) with regular reviews. 36 days of annual leave (28 UK public holidays). Competitive pension scheme. Central London office location. Chance to work in an innovative environment on a technology that will revolutionise automotive usage for many consumers. the technology has also wide ranging implication for outside the automotive sector. Offering the opportunity to join a business and be a vital part of its significant potential growth. Why Apply for this Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive job This is a chance to work on next-generation automotive technology in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. If you are ready to make a real impact in the automotive, renewable or power industry and advance your career as an embedded systems expert, we want to hear from you! Apply for this Embedded Software Engineer Job now This is a permanent full-time position offering a competitive salary in line with similar roles within the Embedded Software sector. Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, full salary and company details will be shared on application or during an initial, discreet call with Senex Recruitment. If you’d like to discuss this London based role in confidence before applying, feel free to contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment