Senior Embedded Software Engineer Job London area,Greater London England UK,Software Development

Location: Greater London

Salary: £46,000 - 66,000 per year

Requirements

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
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

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

Technologies

ARM
Architect
CI/CD
Docker
Embedded
Ethernet
FPGA
Firmware
Hardware
Support
Kubernetes
Linux
OpenAPI
Python
REST
Security
C++

We are a world leader in advanced RF and communications technology, delivering high‑performance solutions that power critical infrastructure across telecommunications, space and defence sectors. We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Cambridge. This is a hybrid, permanent role offering a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technology within a highly collaborative and innovative environment.

You will help shape software architecture across the full product lifecycle while working alongside experts in RF, FPGA, hardware and systems engineering.

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