Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Description

Job Title:

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Salary:
Up to £75,000

Location:

Hybrid (1-2 days per week in London office)

We’re one of the UK’s leading EV charging providers, trusted by over 250,000 customers and powering more than 5 million miles every single day. We are part of the EDF family, the UK’s biggest generator of zero‑carbon electricity.

With recent expansion through the acquisition of EO Charging, we are growing our commercial fleet and energy management capabilities. Our mission is to help electrify logistics, transport and operational fleet customers at scale, optimise charging performance and make better use of grid capacity.

• Design, build, debug and test embedded software for the company’s hardware platforms, ensuring reliability, performance and quality at every stage.
• Scope and deliver software features across new and existing products, contributing to system architecture and ensuring solutions are scalable and fit for purpose.
• Work closely with the electronics team to support new designs, adapt existing systems and diagnose hardware‑related issues.
• Integrate peripherals into a mature embedded Linux environment, working with technologies such as Thread, Matter, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and cellular IoT.
• Contribute to strong engineering practices, including technical design documentation, version control and CI/CD, to improve how we build and deliver software.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, coaching and active participation in team planning, helping raise the overall capability of the team.
• Help shape and evolve the overall software architecture, ensuring it remains scalable, maintainable and aligned with future product goals.
• Investigate complex issues across the hardware and software stack, identify root causes and implement robust, long‑term fixes.
• Contribute across the full product lifecycle, from early development through to release and iteration, continuously improving performance, reliability and user experience.

• Solid experience in embedded software engineering, ideally within consumer IoT or connected devices.
• Strong engineering fundamentals, including system design, version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Relevant technical background – degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Structured and delivery‑focused approach, organized, detail‑oriented and able to deliver high‑quality work.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences.
• Positive, proactive mindset, bringing energy, ownership and a collaborative approach to problem solving.

• Experience with Embedded Linux development, including Yocto, device tree and system‑level components.
• Proficiency in C, C++ or Rust for low‑level systems programming.
• Experience working with boards, SDKs, tool chains, debugging environments and platform bring‑up.
• Knowledge of EV standards and protocols such as IEC 61851, ISO 15118 and OCPP.
• Experience building CI systems, including hardware‑in‑the‑loop and software testing.
• Familiarity with IoT and cybersecurity standards such as EN 303 645 and EN 18031.

• Access for you and up to five family/friends to the UnMind wellbeing platform.
• Podpoint Charger.
• Discounted energy tariff (company Power or EDF Employee Programme).
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Work abroad for up to 20 days per year.
• Family & friend discount scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Very generous parental and family leave.
• Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution.
• Eyecare scheme.
• Life insurance covering up to four times your annual salary.
• Virtual GP provided by Health Hero.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Cycle2
  
  Work scheme.

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