Embedded Software Engineer
Octagon
Ringwood, United Kingdom
31 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Junior Compensation
£ 48KJob location
Ringwood, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Testing (Software)
Bluetooth
Software Debugging
Linux
Embedded C
Embedded Software
Real-Time Operating Systems
Software Systems
Systems Integration
PIC Microcontroller
Bare Metal
Job description
You'll be part of a collaborative design team developing everything from high-speed Linux-based SBCs with TFT displays to Bluetooth mesh IoT sensors and simple embedded controllers. If you enjoy hands-on embedded C development at hardware level and solving varied technical challenges, this role will keep you engaged and growing. Responsibilities for the Embedded Software Engineer job:
- Design and develop embedded software (primarily in C) for a wide variety of electronic products
- Interpret product specifications and propose practical software solutions
- Support application/test software development for production and validation
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimise hardware/software integration
- Assist with transitioning designs into UK and offshore manufacturing
- Contribute to concept generation and brainstorming for new product ideas
Requirements
- Solid experience with Embedded C, bare-metal development, and RTOS
- Comfortable working at the hardware level with microcontrollers and 32-bit processors
- Strong debugging and testing skills
- Minimum 1 year of commercial experience in embedded product design
- Degree in Software, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline
This is an exciting chance to be part of a fast-paced, engineering-focused company where your input will directly influence real-world products. You'll work on technically engaging projects and see your work taken from concept to full manufacture.
About the company
A growing technology company based in Ringwood is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join its expanding R&D team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse range of electronic products across multiple sectors, including industrial, IoT, consumer, and security devices.