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Embedded Software Engineer

Lynx Recruitment
Cb11Ah, CB1 1AH, United Kingdom
5 days ago
£70,000 – £90,000 pa

Salary

£70,000 – £90,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
26 May 2026 (5 days ago)
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

My client is an innovative technology consultancy that works across sectors including healthcare, communications, industrial technology and advanced engineering to develop complex, cutting-edge products and systems.

They are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of software-enabled systems and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary development programmes.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys remaining hands-on with embedded software development while also expanding into systems architecture, technical leadership and cross-functional problem solving.

The Role
Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders, you will help define the technical direction, architecture and delivery of sophisticated
embedded and connected systems.

Typical responsibilities may include:
  • Defining architectures for embedded and connected products
  • Leading technical delivery across software and systems engineering activities
  • Solving complex integration, reliability and performance challenges
  • Collaborating with clients and engineering teams to shape technical solutions
  • Mentoring engineers and contributing to key technical decisions

Projects are technically diverse and often involve novel engineering challenges, offering exposure to a range of industries, technologies and product domains.

Requirements
Applicants are likely to bring a strong background in embedded software or firmware development, combined with an interest in broader systems engineering and architecture.
Key experience includes:

  • Degree qualification in Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering or a related discipline
  • Strong experience developing embedded software or firmware for complex devices or physical products
  • Understanding of systems architecture, integration and software design principles
  • Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments

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