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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer.

- **Company:** Copello Global
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, GNU Debuggers, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Network Protocols, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Yocto, Kubernetes, Bare Metal, Docker
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://copello.co.uk/jobs/3757-senior-embedded-software-engineer/

## About the Role

* Commercial experience developing Embedded Linux applications.
 * Strong knowledge of C/C++ and real-time embedded systems.
 * Experience with Yocto, RTOS or bare-metal development.
 * Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART).
 * Experience debugging embedded systems using tools such as GDB, oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
 * Knowledge of secure communications and embedded software architecture.
 * Python, Zephyr OS, Docker, Kubernetes or Linux kernel experience would be advantageous.

## Description

* Design and develop embedded software using C/C++.
 * Develop and maintain Embedded Linux and RTOS applications.
 * Support board bring-up, debugging and system integration activities.
 * Develop communication protocols and networking interfaces.
 * Design secure software solutions and support system hardening.
 * Investigate and resolve software issues through root cause analysis.
 * Produce technical documentation and work closely with cross-functional engineering teams.


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