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Embedded Software Engineer

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SO51, Ashfield, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer — Southampton — £50,000

I’m recruiting on behalf of my client in Southampton for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on modern embedded systems used across environmental monitoring, industrial automation, and other real-world applications.

You’ll play a key role in developing high-quality C/C++ firmware, supporting projects from concept through to production, and contributing to a culture of technical excellence.

The Role

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    Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontroller-based systems

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    Lead or contribute to firmware projects, ensuring timely and robust delivery

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    Support hardware bring-up, BSP development, and integration of peripheral drivers

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    Provide technical input, participate in code reviews, and share best practices

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    Help implement CI/CD processes for reliable, frequent deployments

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    Contribute to full product lifecycle: concept, development, production and post-launch support

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    Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation

What You’ll Need

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    Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar

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    Strong experience developing firmware in C/C++ for resource-constrained embedded systems

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    Experience with RTOS environments (e.g., Zephyr)

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    Familiarity with compilers, IDEs and firmware development tools

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    Knowledge of digital electronics and common hardware interfaces

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    Experience with Git or similar version control tools

Desirable Skills

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    Knowledge of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or TCP/IP protocols

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    Experience integrating BLE stacks and optimising power usage

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    Understanding of compliance considerations (CE, FCC, EMC)

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    Scripting experience (e.g., Python) for automation or testing

Benefits

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    £50k salary

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    Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5pm, Friday: 8:30am–4pm

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    22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing annually to 28 days + bank holidays

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    One-month paid sabbatical after 6 years’ service

If you’re passionate about embedded systems and want to be part of a supportive, innovative engineering team, I’d be happy to share more details or discuss your application

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