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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Experis
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apple Mac Systems, Computing Platforms, C++ (Programming Language), 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
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2861842204-2

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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


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