Embedded Software Engineer
22 days ago
Farnborough
My client is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Developer to join a growing engineering team working on advanced embedded systems and next-generation technology products. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be involved across the full software lifecycle — from embedded development through to build systems, testing, and deployment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional engineering teams in a collaborative R&D environment while also having the autonomy to own complex technical tasks. The Role You’ll be developing and maintaining software primarily in C++, supporting embedded Linux environments, and contributing to robust CI/CD and testing processes. This role would suit someone who enjoys solving technical challenges and working across multiple layers of a modern embedded software stack. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain applications primarily in C++, • Work within embedded Linux environments using Yocto or Buildroot, • Configure and optimise build systems using CMake, • Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tooling, • Develop and maintain unit, integration, and system-level tests, • Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams, • Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, and process improvements, • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues independently Required Experience • 5+ years’ experience developing in C++ within Linux environments, • Good working knowledge of Python for scripting, tooling, APIs, or test automation, • Experience with embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot, • Strong experience with CMake, • Familiarity with CI/CD tools, ideally Jenkins, • Solid understanding of software design principles and testing practices, • Ability to work independently and proactively solve problems Nice to Have • Experience with Docker or containerised environments, • Knowledge of networking, hardware interfaces, or API design, • Experience with GraphQL, • Familiarity with Python/C++ bindings such as pybind What’s on Offer • Flexible hybrid working, • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded technology, • Collaborative engineering environment, • Real ownership and influence across projects, • Long-term career development opportunities