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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** ZENOVO LTD
- **Location:** Leicester, UK
- **Salary:** £74,922.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Unity 3d, ARM Architecture, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Bluetooth, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Data Security, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, GNU Debuggers, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Real-Time Operating Systems, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting, PIC Microcontroller, Git, Pytest, Yocto, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Zigbee, Software Version Control, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5808124464

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
 * Strong experience in C/C++, Linux, and Python - scripting (Shell/Bash) a plus.
 * Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32).
 * Knowledge of low-power design, IoT protocols, and secure data transmission.
 * Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Pytest, Unity, Robot Framework) and debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes).
 * Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

Desirable skills:

 * Yocto, OTA updates, bootloader development, SPI/I2C/UART/GPIO, wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa), TDD/BDD practices, hardware simulation/testing.

Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updates CV.

## Description

* Develop low-level embedded software, including device drivers, and RTOS/kernel components.
 * Integrate secure IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, BLE).
 * Build automated test frameworks, run HIL testing, and support prototype validation.
 * Collaborate closely with hardware teams and maintain technical documentation.
 * Participate in CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and software delivery.


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