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Embedded Software Engineer

Zenovo
Le11Aa, United Kingdom
Last month
£65,000 pa

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£65,000 pa

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Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
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Mid
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Degree
Posted
20 Apr 2026 (Last month)
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Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Leicestershire (hybrid – 3 days per week onsite)
Salary: Up to £65k (depending on experience)

We’re looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company developing next-generation IoT solutions. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, developing, and testing software for embedded systems. If you’re an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on next generation technology, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:
  • Develop low-level embedded software, including device drivers, and RTOS/kernel components.
  • Integrate secure IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, BLE).
  • Build automated test frameworks, run HIL testing, and support prototype validation.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware teams and maintain technical documentation.
  • Participate in CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and software delivery.
About you:
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong experience in C/C++, Linux, and Python - scripting (Shell/Bash) a plus.
  • Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32).
  • Knowledge of low-power design, IoT protocols, and secure data transmission.
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Pytest, Unity, Robot Framework) and debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes).
  • Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
Desirable skills:
  • Yocto, OTA updates, bootloader development, SPI/I2C/UART/GPIO, wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa), TDD/BDD practices, hardware simulation/testing.

Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.
If interested, please send over an updates CV.

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