Senior Embedded Software Engineer
7 days ago
Glasgow
🔧 Embedded Software Engineer (Contract / Flexible) – Outside IR35 We are a small but established engineering firm looking to engage an experienced Embedded Software Engineer on a flexible, non-committed, Outside IR35 basis. Our existing embedded software contact is no longer available, and we are now seeking a trusted, go-to embedded engineer to support our products and future developments on an ongoing basis. This role is ideal for an experienced contractor or freelancer who values autonomy, flexibility, and long-term collaboration without fixed hours or guaranteed workload. 🧠 The Role • Act as the primary embedded software contact for the business, • Take ownership of embedded firmware development as projects arise, • Work closely with hardware and systems engineers, • Support development from concept through to production and maintenance Essential: • Strong experience in embedded C / C++, • Hands-on embedded firmware development on microcontrollers, • Low-level driver development and hardware interaction, • Debugging using JTAG/SWD and similar tools, • Ability to work independently and take responsibility for delivery Desirable: • Experience with DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) development, • Familiarity with common embedded protocols (UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, etc.), • Experience supporting products through manufacturing and field deployment, • Industrial or commercial embedded systems background 📍 Engagement Details • Contract / Freelance, • Outside IR35, • Flexible, non-committed workload, • Work allocated on a project or ad-hoc basis, • Remote working acceptable (occasional on-site support may be required), • Focus on long-term relationship, not one-off work ✅ Ideal For • Experienced embedded engineers or contractors, • Those looking for a reliable, ongoing client relationship, • Engineers who enjoy being a key technical contributor without corporate overhead 💬 Why Work With Us? • Established, stable business, • Interesting, real-world embedded products, • Technical autonomy and trust, • Flexible working arrangement, • Opportunity to become our default embedded software partner If you’re interested, please comment or message directly with a brief summary of your experience and availability.