Embedded Software Engineer

Redline Group
Cambridge, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Tech stack

C++
Static Program Analysis
Continuous Integration
Programming Tools
Embedded Software
Fault Tolerance
FreeRTOS
Real-Time Operating Systems
Systems Architecture
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
Serial Peripheral Interface
PIC Microcontroller
GIT

Requirements

Are you an Embedded Software Engineer with 5+ years' experience ready to step into a senior role?

Or an established Senior Embedded Software Engineer seeking a fresh technical challenge in an open, collaborative environment?, Skills and Experience required for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer role based in Cambridgeshire:

  • Extensive experience in embedded firmware development and system architecture
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++, RTOS, and low-level interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART)
  • Solid understanding of microcontrollers, SoCs, and hardware/software co-design
  • Experience with system-level design, performance optimisation, and fault tolerance

Desirable Experience for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer role based in Cambridgeshire:

  • Background in safety-critical systems and compliance standards
  • Familiarity with modern development tools (Git, CI/CD, static analysis)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (e.G. FreeRTOS)

Benefits & conditions

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking organisation offering an excellent technical environment and a competitive package. The role provides long-term career progression within a continually growing business.

About the company

My client, based in Cambridgeshire, is a leading European designer and manufacturer of electronic test instruments and laboratory power supplies, supplying customers in over 50 countries worldwide. They are also one of the UK's largest distributors of test and measurement equipment, representing major American, European, and Japanese brands.

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