I’m recruiting on behalf of my client in Southampton for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on modern embedded systems used across environmental monitoring, industrial automation, and other real-world applications.
You’ll play a key role in developing high-quality C/C++ firmware, supporting projects from concept through to production, and contributing to a culture of technical excellence.
The Role
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Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontroller-based systems
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Lead or contribute to firmware projects, ensuring timely and robust delivery
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Support hardware bring-up, BSP development, and integration of peripheral drivers
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Provide technical input, participate in code reviews, and share best practices
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Help implement CI/CD processes for reliable, frequent deployments
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Contribute to full product lifecycle: concept, development, production and post-launch support
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Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation
What You’ll Need
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Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar
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Strong experience developing firmware in C/C++ for resource-constrained embedded systems
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Experience with RTOS environments (e.g., Zephyr)
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Familiarity with compilers, IDEs and firmware development tools
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Knowledge of digital electronics and common hardware interfaces
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Experience with Git or similar version control tools
Desirable Skills
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Knowledge of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or TCP/IP protocols
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Experience integrating BLE stacks and optimising power usage
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Understanding of compliance considerations (CE, FCC, EMC)
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Scripting experience (e.g., Python) for automation or testing
Benefits
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£50k salary
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Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5pm, Friday: 8:30am–4pm
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22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing annually to 28 days + bank holidays
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One-month paid sabbatical after 6 years’ service
If you’re passionate about embedded systems and want to be part of a supportive, innovative engineering team, I’d be happy to share more details or discuss your application