Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Oxford 
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (Depending on Experience) 

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary design and engineering team developing high-quality, safety-critical embedded systems. The successful candidate will take technical ownership of embedded software development across multiple concurrent projects, working closely with hardware, systems, and test engineers to deliver robust and compliant solutions.

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Oxford, offering the opportunity to influence software design and development across several innovative platforms.

Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience (5+ years) developing embedded software in C and C++.
Strong working knowledge of ARM Cortex-M (STM32) microcontrollers.
Experience with CANbus and RS-485 communication protocols.
Knowledge of Linux or embedded Linux environments for future system development.
Experience in regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive, or medical devices.
Excellent debugging, optimisation, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and documentation abilities.
Desirable Skills
Familiarity with RTOS environments
Experience with graphical frameworks for embedded GUIs.
Exposure to functional safety or quality standards (e.g., ISO 26262).
Use of version control (Git/SVN) and continuous integration tools.
Please Note, all applicants must be able to work in the UK without the need for VISA Sponsorship now or in the future

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