IT & Software

Software Engineer

Leidos

Bristol · Bristol · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will design and build mission-critical software for embedded platforms, working closely with end-users on-site. You will apply low-level hardware interfacing, develop in Python and C++, and contribute to cross-functional teams delivering robust tools in demanding environments. You’ll gain real-world impact by solving operational problems at customer sites and documenting your work for long-term reliability. This opportunity lets you shape secure, deployable solutions in a national security context, with hands-on hardware and on-site collaboration as core elements.

Pay / Benefits
  • Pension
  • private medical insurance
  • 33 days annual leave
  • flexible benefits
  • 37.5-hour week + TOIL days
  • TechX Academy / unlimited e-learning
Responsibilities
  • Develop bespoke software on embedded platforms (ESP32, Raspberry Pi, ARM)
  • Write/maintain code in Python and/or C++, interfacing with hardware
  • Work with communication protocols to integrate peripherals
  • Test and debug in lab and at customer sites
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and implement features
  • Support system integration and deployment of hardware/software stacks
  • Engage with users to understand operational needs and adapt solutions
  • Contribute to technical documentation and Git workflows
  • Mentor less-experienced developers and share knowledge
Key requirements
  • Hands-on software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python
  • Experience coding for embedded systems (ESP32, ARM Cortex boards)
  • Familiarity with hardware interfacing (serial, GPIO, USB, SPI/I2C)
  • Comfort in Linux development environments
  • Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt to new hardware/tools/use cases
  • Familiarity with unit testing, debugging tools, and Git workflows
  • collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • strong problem-solving
  • attention to detail
  • C++
  • Python
  • embedded systems (ESP32, ARM Cortex)

Reference: WJ-747_30978313

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