Embedded Software Engineer – Consultant

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Source: WhatJobs

£65,000–£90,000

Experienced Embedded Software Engineer - Consultant

Cambridge, United Kingdom, Full-timeRole Type: ExperiencedContract Type: PermanentTechnical Discipline: SoftwareDepartment: Deep Tech

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to take a leading role in the design, architecture and delivery of complex software-enabled systems. This position is ideal for an engineer looking to expand beyond hands-on development into systems architecture, technical leadership and multidisciplinary problem solving, while remaining closely involved in embedded software engineering.

You will work alongside software, electronics, systems and mechanical engineers to develop innovative products across a variety of industries and technologies.

Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded software and firmware for complex embedded devices and physical products
Define software and system architectures for connected and embedded systems
Lead technical delivery across software, electronics and systems engineering teams
Solve integration, performance and reliability challenges across complex systems.
Work closely with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to define technical solutions
Mentor engineers and contribute to technical decision-making and best practices
Support the development of innovative technologies across a range of sectors and applications

Requirements

Degree (2:1 or above) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related subject
Commercial experience developing embedded software, firmware or device software
Experience working on complex embedded systems or hardware-based products.
Strong understanding of systems architecture, integration and software design.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Desirable

Cloud-connected systems experience
Cyber security knowledge
Application software development experience
AI/ML exposure.
Experience working within regulated environments
Previous technical leadership or mentoring responsibilities.

What You’ll Gain

Exposure to a wide range of embedded technologies, industries and challenging engineering problems
Opportunities to influence system architecture and technical direction
Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams on innovative product development
Development of technical leadership and consulting expertise