Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior / Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 (Flexible based on experience)

The Role
We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take full ownership of the firmware function for a global leader in MedTech. This is a unique "sole authority" position where you will be the most senior software voice in the business, responsible for setting the technical direction for life-changing mechatronic devices.
You will split your time between developing next-generation platforms and maintaining existing product firmware. This is a hands-on role involving close collaboration with mechanical and electronics teams to ensure seamless integration of software with physical hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Ownership: Manage the development and maintenance of product firmware and custom internal tools, such as manufacturing test rigs.
  
  
• Process Leadership: Own the software risk assessments, source control (Git), and build processes.
  
  
• Standards & Compliance: Set documentation standards that support product compliance in a regulated environment.
  
  
• Technical Strategy: Work with external partners, contribute to technical briefs, and upskill non-software colleagues in software-adjacent tasks.
  
  Requirements
  
  
• Experience: At least 5+ years of hands-on experience with C/C++ in embedded systems.
  
  
• Mechatronics: Proven experience managing live sensor data and motor control.
  
  
• Regulated Industry: A background in Medical, Aerospace, Automotive, or similar sectors where documentation and risk management (ISO/IEC) are standard.
  
  
• Autonomy: Comfortable being the only software engineer in the room and explaining technical concepts to non-experts.
  
  
• Tools: Proficient with microprocessor peripherals, version control, and ideally electronic test equipment like oscilloscopes.
  
  The role offers a hybrid working pattern (baseline 2 days onsite in Leeds), with more time required during critical build and test phases.
  
  Please apply within to be considered