Embedded Software Engineer
Experis
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
11 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
EnglishJob location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Apple Mac Systems
Computing Platforms
C++
CAN Bus
Communications Protocols
Software Debugging
Linux
Embedded Software
Hardware Interface Design
Real-Time Operating Systems
Toolchain
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
Serial Peripheral Interface
Real Time Systems
SC Clearance
Low Latency
Build Tools
Job description
- Develop and optimise software in low-level languages (C, C++, Rust)
- Build systems for embedded, real-time, and constrained environments
- Interface with hardware using protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN bus
- Design and deliver high-performance, low-latency solutions
- Work with industrial computing platforms and single-board computers
- Apply secure and safety-critical development practices
- Use performance profiling and optimisation techniques
- Contribute across the full development lifecycle
Requirements
- Strong experience in C, C++, or Rust
- Background in embedded or real-time systems
- Experience with hardware interfaces and low-level communication protocols
- Familiarity with Linux or macOS environments and toolchains
- Understanding of build systems and low-level debugging
Bonus Skills
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
- Knowledge of safety-critical or high-assurance engineering standards
- Experience in high-performance or low-latency systems
Security Requirement
SC clearance (or willingness/eligibility to obtain) is required.