Embedded Software Engineer

Role: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (Hybrid)

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 08:00–16:30; Friday, 08:00–13:30 (flexible working available)

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Embedded Software Engineer to join an innovative engineering business developing advanced traffic management technology.

You will play a key role in developing next-generation traffic signal systems, including a new product platform. Working closely with hardware and software engineers, you will contribute to software design, development, testing and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to influence technical decisions and deliver high-quality, reliable products.

Duties of an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware using C.

• Lead and contribute to the development of new products and software architecture.

• Work with microcontrollers, RTOS and bare-metal systems.

• Translate requirements into practical software solutions.

• Test, debug and troubleshoot embedded systems.

• Produce technical documentation, test plans and scripts.

• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to improve product performance and reliability.

What you need to apply for an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Experience developing embedded software using C.

• Knowledge of microcontrollers, ideally STM32 or PIC32.

• Familiarity with RTOS and bare-metal programming.

• Understanding of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, serial and wireless.

• Experience with debugging tools, Git and software testing.

• The ability to interpret circuit diagrams and hardware documentation.

• Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

• A proactive approach, with the ability to explain technical decisions and work independently.

What’s on offer?

• Salary up to £60,000.

• Hybrid working and flexible hours.

• 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service.

• Company profit-sharing scheme and pension.

• The opportunity to influence innovative products within a quality-focused engineering environment.

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