Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Job in
Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-17
Listing for:
Platform Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Unix/Linux, Embedded Systems/ Firmware/ IoT
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Principal Embedded Software Engineer | £70-85k + Bonus | Cambridge
This is an opportunity to join a market-leading communications technology company developing mission-critical comms systems.
You will take technical ownership of embedded application software development across Linux and Android platforms, helping deliver the next generation of technology that underpins secure communications.
Responsibilities:
* Designing, developing and testing embedded application software across Embedded Linux and Android platforms.
* Leading software component activities including architecture, task planning, technical reviews and integration testing.
* Developing new application features whilst maintaining and enhancing existing software components.
* Translating complex telecommunications specifications (ETSI, 3
GPP, RFCs) into robust software solutions.
Requirements:
* 10+ years' commercial software development experience delivering released embedded Linux and Android products.
* Strong C development experience within embedded Linux user-space environments.
* Commercial Android application development experience using Java and modern application architectures.
* Solid understanding of RTOS concepts and embedded software systems.
* Experience applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies within embedded and Android environments.
Bonus
Skills:
* Experience with ARM-based embedded platforms and multi-core systems.
* Familiarity with Agile / Scrum software development methodologies.
* Experience providing technical leadership on large, multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
Apply now to join a highly respected engineering team developing critical communications technology relied upon by organisations around the world.
Platform Recruitment:
Platform Recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including Embedded Software, Electronics, FPGA, Mechanical, C++, Dev Ops, Cloud, Technical Sales, Project Management and more
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