Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Wotton under Edge

up to £55,000 depending on experience

Renishaw’s CMM and Gauging Products Division is seeking a Senior or Lead Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain real-time software to control high-speed, high-accuracy automated measurement systems.

The role involves designing software from low-level registers to systems architecture, implementing control and measurement algorithms, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and troubleshooting code.

Candidates should have experience in modern C++ and C for embedded systems, a solid understanding of software design, and a passion for solving complex problems. Desirable skills include familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, multithreaded programming, security and a background in mathematics and electronic engineering. The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Key responsibilities

Develop real-time software to control automated measurement systems and associated sensors to achieve cutting-edge system performance.

Help design and architect new and existing software from register to system level, to meet requirements and specifications.

Understand existing algorithms and how they influence system performance and make improvements.

Work with multi-disciplinary teams developing new sensors and systems, develop the software and algorithms needed to make best use of them.

Conduct design and code reviews and develop unit and integration tests.

Write design documentation of a high standard.

Liaise with application and product-support engineers to diagnose and fix issues found in the field.

Key requirements

Experience of modern C++ and C for embedded systems.

A clear understanding of software design and architecture.

A desire to write high-quality software.

A genuine interest in developing and using your knowledge to solve problems in an innovative way.

The ability to work in a team and to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

A degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science or a related discipline.

Desirable requirements

Experience of Git / Azure change and project management systems.

Knowledge of unit testing and test-driven development.

Multithreaded programming in real-time operating systems.

Knowledge of TCP/IP and embedded security issues and strategies.

A desire for continuous improvement of processes and practices.

Abilities in mathematics

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