Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Cambridgeshire

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

📍 Cambridge (Hybrid) | 💼 Permanent | 💰 Competitive salary + benefits

Our client is a world leader in advanced RF and communications technology, delivering high-performance solutions that power critical infrastructure across telecommunications, space and defence sectors. They are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Cambridge.

The Role

This is far more than a traditional embedded software role. You will play a key part in the design and development of embedded Linux control platforms, networked control systems and real-time embedded subsystems that sit at the heart of advanced RF products.

Working closely with RF, FPGA, hardware and systems engineers, you will take ownership of software development across complex electronic systems, from concept through to volume manufacture. You'll help deliver reliable, secure and high-performance solutions while contributing to the continuous improvement of software architecture, development practices and system integration processes.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, develop and maintain embedded Linux systems using Yocto-based platforms
Develop and maintain firmware for Zephyr OS and bare-metal embedded subsystems
Support prototype board bring-up, hardware integration and system-level debugging
Design and implement communication protocols between Linux, FPGA and microcontroller-based systems
Develop networking interfaces including REST APIs, SNMP agents and OpenAPI specifications
Implement, optimise and troubleshoot TCP/UDP communications and low-level networking functionality
Develop secure communication solutions including authentication, encryption and secure firmware update mechanisms
Develop Linux services, daemons, device drivers and communication middleware
Support vulnerability assessment and system hardening activities
Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of embedded software, networking and security issues
Produce software requirements, interface specifications and technical documentation
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle

About You

Strong experience developing embedded Linux systems
Commercial experience with RTOS and/or bare-metal development
Strong C/C++ programming skills within embedded environments
Experience working with resource-constrained embedded systems
Knowledge of communication interfaces including Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART and RS422
Experience bringing up and debugging custom hardware platforms
Strong debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analysers and software debugging tools
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams Desirable

Experience with Yocto, Peta Linux or similar embedded Linux build systems

Experience with Zephyr OS

Experience with ARM Cortex-M and Cortex-A platforms, particularly STM
32 devices
Knowledge of Linux kernel architecture, bootloaders and device drivers
Experience implementing secure networking protocols and cybersecurity best practices
Python programming experience
Exposure to RF, microwave or high-frequency communication systems
Knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing and Linux systems automation
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes or other container technologies
Understanding of secure boot and firmware update methodologies
Familiarity with MISRA C/C++ or other high-reliability software standards

Why Apply?

Work on cutting-edge RF and communications technologies
Join a highly collaborative and innovative engineering environment
Contribute to products used across telecommunications, space and defence sectors
Influence software architecture across the full product lifecycle
Work alongside experts in RF, FPGA, hardware and systems engineering
Be part of a growing organisation investing heavily in engineering excellence

Additional Information

Hybrid working available
Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to work at the forefront of advanced communications technology, we'd love to hear from you.

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