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Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £50-60K DOE + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity
Are you a Software Engineer with expertise in embedded systems, C/C++ development, and firmware engineering? Do you thrive in an innovative environment where your skills contribute to the development of cutting-edge embedded software solutions?

We are looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain real-time software and firmware for high-performance, safety-critical systems. You'll be working on full software lifecycle development, from concept to production, using the latest embedded software technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Embedded Software Development - Design, implement, and optimize software solutions in C and C++ for embedded systems
  • Firmware Engineering - Develop low-level firmware and real-time applications for microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, PIC, ARM-based platforms)
  • Software Validation & Testing - Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging using industry-standard tools
  • Version Control & Configuration Management - Utilize Git, CI/CD pipelines, and software lifecycle management tools
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work with electronics engineers, systems engineers, and product development teams to deliver robust solutions
  • User Interface (GUI) & Application Development - Support graphical user interface (GUI) design for embedded applications
  • System Integration - Interface software with sensors, communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN), and wireless technologies

    Essential Skills & Experience
  • Embedded C/C++ programming for firmware and embedded software
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal development
  • Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures and peripherals
  • Hands-on experience with debugging tools, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
  • Proficiency in software configuration management tools (Git, SVN, Jenkins, etc.)
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot hardware/software interactions
  • Experience with embedded software validation, verification, and release management

    Desirable Skills & Technologies
  • Experience with functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 26262, DO-178C)
  • Familiarity with wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee)
  • Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or C# for software development and testing
  • Experience with GUI development frameworks (Qt, MAUI, wxWidgets)
  • Understanding of over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates
  • Previous experience in IoT, automotive, medical devices, or industrial automation

    What's on offer
  • Company bonus scheme up to 10-15%
  • 25 days holiday
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Medical and health cash-back scheme
  • Pension matched up to 7.5%
  • Share incentive scheme

    Please note: Our client are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

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