Job Description
?? Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Systems | Defence Tech | Southampton (On-Site)
?? Southampton | ?? Permanent | ?? Up to £60,000 + Benefits | ?? VC-Backed Scale-Up (Series B, £3.8M)
Are you an experienced embedded engineer who thrives on building high-performance systems in real-world environments?
We're working with a VCbacked engineering scaleup that develops advanced radiation detection and identification technology for Defence, security, and emergency services. Following £3.8M in Series B funding and consistent growth, they're now expanding their software engineering team - and this is your chance to get involved in technically challenging, meaningful work.
?? What You'll Do
* Design and implement embedded software solutions across Linux and RTOS platforms
* Work closely with hardware teams on sensor and FPGA integration
* Contribute to system architecture, DevOps pipelines, and product delivery
* Solve complex problems involving real-time performance, reliability, and safety
* Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and collaborative decision-making
?? What You'll Bring
1. 5+ years' experience in embedded software development using C/C++
2. Strong knowledge of Linux systems, device drivers, and hardware interfacing
3. Exper...