Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title:

Embedded Software Engineer
Type:
Permanent

Location:

Livingston, West Lothian – Onsite / Hybrid
Right to Work: UK required
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 depending on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Embedded Software Engineer in Livingston to join an established engineering organisation working on safety-critical electronic products across regulated industries, including Smart Metering, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Industrial, Life Sciences and Medical.

This role sits within a specialist R&D team delivering full lifecycle product development, with a particular focus on ATEX and IEC-Ex certified solutions.

The Role:

As an Embedded Software Engineer in Livingston, you will contribute to a wide range of technically challenging projects, developing embedded software from concept through to production. The role offers strong technical ownership, project variety and exposure to customer-facing development work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing embedded and real-time software in C and modern C++

• Working with Linux-based systems such as Yocto and Debian

• Developing and supporting software for 16-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers

• Testing, debugging and maintaining embedded software

• Working with standard buses and protocols, including Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C and SPI

• Producing technical documentation and test reports

• Investigating and integrating new tools, technologies and processes

You will work closely with hardware, systems and project teams to deliver robust, high-reliability products.

Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience developing embedded or real-time systems

• Strong Embedded C and modern C++ skills

• Linux system development experience

• Experience with 16-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers

• Strong debugging and problem-solving ability

• Clear communication skills, including customer interaction

Desirable

Experience:

• RTOS experience, such as FreeRTOS

• Object-oriented design

• Windows development or C#

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a related discipline

If you’re an Embedded Software Engineer in Livingston looking for a varied role within a technically driven engineering environment, this opportunity offers strong long-term potential.

Interested? Get in touch to discuss the role in more detail or apply directly