Junior Embedded Software Engineer
Chevalier Tech Limited
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
21 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Shift work Languages
English Experience level
Junior Compensation
£ 42KJob location
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
ARM
Automation of Tests
Bluetooth
C++
Code Review
Communications Protocols
Computer Engineering
Software Debugging
Device Drivers
Embedded Software
Firmware
FreeRTOS
Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards)
Python
Real-Time Operating Systems
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
Wi-Fi Technology
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
PIC Microcontroller
GIT
Bare Metal
Software Version Control
Job description
- Design and develop embedded software for microcontrollers and system-on-chips (SoCs) used in Chevalier Tech's products.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented C/C++ code for real-time and bare-metal systems.
- Work closely with hardware engineers to bring up new boards and validate hardware functionality.
- Integrate and debug device drivers, communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, CAN, UART), and sensors.
- Optimise system performance, including memory usage, boot times, and power consumption.
- Contribute to system architecture design and participate in code reviews and testing.
- Support production and manufacturing teams in system diagnostics and troubleshooting.
- Document software design, test plans, and procedures.
Requirements
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team and help design, develop, and optimize software for our next-generation hardware platforms., * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 1+ years of professional experience in embedded systems development.
- C and C++ for embedded platforms.
- Experience with ARM Cortex-M or Cortex-A architectures.
- Familiarity with RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX) and bare-metal systems.
- Understanding of low-level debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Working knowledge of hardware schematics and the ability to interpret datasheets.
Desirable Skills
- Familiarity with safety-critical systems (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
- Knowledge of wireless communication stacks (e.g., Bluetooth, LoRa, Wi-Fi).
- Experience with Python for test automation or scripting.
- Understanding of secure boot, firmware update mechanisms, and embedded cybersecurity.
Benefits & conditions
Why Join Chevalier Tech?
- Work on real-world, high-impact products used across multiple industries.
- Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation and technical excellence.
- Access to the latest tools, lab equipment, and development hardware.
- Flexible working hours.
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
About the company
Chevalier Tech is a cutting-edge technology company based in London, focused on developing advanced embedded systems and smart hardware products across the automotive, IoT, and industrial sectors. We combine deep technical expertise with a relentless drive for innovation to build solutions that power the future.