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Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Cambridge – Hybrid

* £80,000 - £100,000 per annum

* Benefits include flexible working, hybrid pattern (3 days onsite), Pension, 25 days

A new opportunity has opened for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join an innovative and growing R&D team based in Cambridge. This is a permanent, full-time role with hybrid working options.

We’re looking for a technically strong engineer with strong industrial experience, confident working across the full embedded software lifecycle – from requirements capture through to design, implementation, and testing.

Key Requirements – Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Cambridge):

Essential Skills:

* Proficient in Linux embedded development

* Strong coding skills in C and modern C++

* Experience with Yocto build system and Linux customisation

* Use of version control tools such as Git

* Familiarity with bug tracking tools like JIRA

* Experience with bare metal and RTOS-based development

Desirable Experience:

* Full software development lifecycle knowledge including requirements capture and unit testing

* Understanding of test-driven development and modern software best practices

* Familiar with standard hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C)

* Ability to operate standard test equipment to verify embedded firmware functionality

Personal Attributes:

* A clear, confident communicator – written and verbal

* Able to work independently and drive tasks forward

* Team-oriented and collaborative mindset

* Delivers high-quality work without accruing technical debt

This Senior Embedded Software Engineer position is ideal for someone looking to contribute to mission-critical embedded products in a structured, forward-thinking engineering environment.

? Location: Cambridge (Hybrid working available)

? Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

? Type: Full-time, Permanent