IT & Software

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment

Cambridgeshire · Cambridgeshire · United Kingdom

Senior Embedded Software Engineer | 60-70k | Cambridge

Are you a highly experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for problem-solving across the full product lifecycle?

My client developed highly precise scientific instruments & sensors, and has received several accolades for their work over their impressive history that spans several decades.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop bare metal and RTOS embedded software using C/C++ on ARM Cortex MCUs
  • Create production support software, like test jig interfaces and calibration tools
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform fault finding, and resolve system-level problems

Requirements:

  • 5+ of Embedded Firmware/Software engineering experience
  • Strong experience in embedded software development and debugging using C/C++ (bare metal, RTOS)
  • Solid knowledge of MCU peripheral control (UART, I2C, SPI, USB, MODBUS, DMA, etc.)
  • Understanding of Digital Signal Processing

What you'll get:

  • 60-70k DOE
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Competitive pension
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Private medical
  • Early Friday finish

Apply now to be part of a company developing highly complex sensing technologies, and take your embedded software skills to the next level today!

Reference: WJ-756_348030 · Posted 03 Nov 2026

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