Senior Embedded Design Engineer

Full Time
£55,000 - £65,000

Job Description

A growing technology business is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team based in Herfordshire. This is an opportunity to work on a diverse range of innovative projects — from IoT and robotics to medical and wearable devices. If you enjoy problem-solving, hands-on engineering, and working across different technologies, this role offers the variety and challenge you’re looking for.

Key Responsibilities of a  Embedded Software Engineer

  • Develop embedded software in C/C++ for new and existing products

  • Work from customer requirements through to prototype and production-ready solutions

  • Collaborate closely with other engineers to design and deliver reliable, high-performance systems

  • Develop software for bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux environments

  • Perform board bring-up, testing, and debugging using JTAG, oscilloscopes, and serial interfaces

  • Liaise with customers for integration, commissioning, and issue resolution

  • Produce clear technical documentation and reports

Essential Skills & Experience for the  ​​​​​​​Embedded Software Engineer

  • 7+ years’ experience in embedded software and electronics design

  • Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related discipline

  • Strong programming experience in C/C++

  • Experience with RTOS or embedded Linux

  • Good understanding of real-time systems and electronic design

  • Confident using Altium or similar ECAD tools

  • Strong debugging and hardware interfacing skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee)

  • Python scripting

  • Experience architecting software or electronic system designs

If you are interested in the  Embedded Software Engineer,  based in Hertfordshire, please apply today
 

Job Description

Date Posted

November 11, 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Category

Electronics

Salary Range

£55,000 - £65,000

Industry

Medical

Job Owner

Jennifer Seress
jseress@octagongroup.co.uk

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