46 jobs
NXP Semiconductors Bucharest, Romania
Designs and implements cross-platform cryptographic algorithms, including post-quantum cryptography, plus software countermeasures against side-channel and fault-injection attacks. Works with security architects, OS/firmware and evaluation teams on embedded C/Assembly for ARM Cortex-M and RISC-V, supporting certification and security evaluations.
NXP Semiconductors Gratkorn, Austria
Lead verification of post-quantum cryptography and security IP, architecting SystemVerilog/UVM environments and driving coverage closure with constrained random and metrics-driven methods. The role blends traditional verification with AI-driven automation, including intelligent debug, automated test generation and coverage prioritisation, while mentoring engineers and shaping verification strategy from early design stages.
Zenovo United Kingdom £55,000 pa
Design, develop, test and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for microcontrollers, microprocessors and embedded Linux systems, including PIC and STM32. Work with Linux kernels, bootloaders, device drivers and BSPs, using Yocto to build custom distributions, and collaborate with hardware engineers on bring-up and debugging via UART, SPI, I2C and Ethernet.
KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Shipley £40,000 – £50,000 pa
Lead the development of embedded systems, designing complex software for real-time control and IoT connectivity across several product lines. Work hands-on in embedded C/C++ on ARM Cortex and RTOS/bare-metal, reviewing code, improving performance and mentoring engineers alongside hardware colleagues in an agile team, taking products from concept to production.
Zenovo Leicestershire
Architect and design software for complex embedded products made up of interconnected hardware modules, defining interfaces and integration strategies across the system. The role blends strategic architecture work with hands-on C/C++ development, Linux, IoT product work, and structured test planning alongside hardware and software engineers.
Verso Recruitment Nottingham £65,000 – £80,000 pa
Hands-on role writing production embedded C and C++ for network-connected electronic products, covering secure communication protocols, TCP/IP and Ethernet networking, low-level drivers and peripherals such as SPI, I2C and UART. You'll work with RTOS platforms like FreeRTOS or ThreadX and collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, test and compliance teams, taking ownership of embedded development and cybersecurity across the product portfolio.
Platform Recruitment Oxford £75,000 pa
Develops embedded Linux software for Xilinx FPGA SoCs, building distributions with Yocto or Buildroot and creating BSPs, device trees and low-level drivers. Supports board bring-up, integration and debugging while working in C/C++, Rust and Python on RF sensing and quantum technology platforms.
DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS Whiteley
Design and implement advanced DSP algorithms and bespoke waveforms for mission-critical wireless systems, using Python and/or MATLAB, and help optimise Software Defined Radio platforms. The role sits within an embedded development team serving defence and secure communications, with mentoring duties for senior candidates.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Dundee £65,000 – £75,000 pa
Design and build PCBs and electrical systems for IoT, wearable and MedTech products, using Altium for schematic capture and layout. Work with internal project managers and an R&D team on new product releases, managing verification and validation. The role is largely remote with occasional commuting to Dundee.
Technical Futures Ltd Birmingham
Builds and maintains Yocto-based Linux distributions and writes firmware for microcontrollers, working across the stack from bootloader and kernel drivers down to real-time firmware. The role sits within a technical consultancy serving medical, smart home, energy, defence and communications clients, with close customer collaboration and field product support.
Granite Recruitment and Consulting Tewkesbury £40,000 – £70,000 pa
Develops complex embedded software across the full development life-cycle, designing and writing high-performance C for real-time embedded solutions on Linux. Works alongside Python, Rust, Bash and network communication protocols in a small team building cyber security technology. Hybrid role with three days on-site and security clearance required after starting.
Profile 29 Witney £45,000 – £65,000 pa
Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems, building runtime assurance and fail-safe architectures using SPARK Ada and high-integrity processes. Work within a specialised team on DAL-A/DAL-B certifiable software for aerospace and land autonomy, spanning verification, validation and certification activities.
Technical Futures Ltd Cambridge
Design, build and test embedded systems across robotics, sensing, communications and IoT, working on Linux-based systems, bare-metal, RTOS, device drivers, algorithms and protocols. You'll join a multi-disciplinary consultancy team supporting projects from concept to delivery alongside FPGA and electronics engineers, with hybrid working (3 days office, 2 WFH).
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Bicester
As a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer, you will work on the full product lifecycle, from concept to production, focusing on embedded firmware development, electronics design, and new product innovation. You will collaborate closely with the R&D team, using a variety of embedded platforms and communication interfaces to develop cutting-edge technology.
Enterprise Recruitment New Malden
Six-month contract developing embedded C++ software on Linux, working close to the hardware with real-time multi-threaded concepts. The role involves build environments such as OpenEmbedded, Bitbake and Makefiles, plus networking work with UDP, TCP/IP and analysis tools like Wireshark. After an initial on-site period, two days a week can be worked from home.
