Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Overview:An established engineering business is looking for a Senior/Lead Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of a brand-new hardware development project. This is a clean-slate build with no legacy code, giving you full scope to shape the firmware direction from day one.

The company builds advanced technology used by major tech organisations and government bodies, and youll be contributing directly to one of their next key products. The role is hands-on with real hardware on the desk, close collaboration with engineering leadership, and long-term technical impact.Key Responsibilities:Develop and lead embedded software and firmware in C++ and Embedded Linux.Build and maintain low-level software and hardware interfaces.Work with hardware engineers on board bring-up, testing and prototype development.Own features across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, debugging and validation.Support technical discussions and help guide system-level decisions.Experience:Proven experience at senior or lead level firmware or embedded systems engineering.Strong commercial experience with C++.Solid understanding of Embedded Linux.Comfortable working hands-on with hardware and low-level interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.).Proven ability to take ownership of major components or subsystems.Confident influencing technical direction and supporting other engineers.Strong communication and problem-solving skills.Nice to Have:ARMOpenCVPythonAssemblyMatlabFPGAsExperience with imaging, sensors or high-speed hardware systemsCalibration or hardware optimisation experience Please note: You must have full right to work in the UK and currently be residing in the UK.If this role sounds like it may be of interest, apply now for an informal chat.JBRP1_UKTJ