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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Platform Recruitment
- **Location:** Holywell, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ARM Architecture, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Communications Protocols, Linux, DevOps, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, RS-232, Software Engineering, Bare Metal
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42404802/

## About the Role

* Proven experience in leading firmware development for bare-metal and Linux/RTOS-based systems, with high proficiency in high-performance C/C++.
 * Extensive knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/UDP, SPI/I2C, CAN, RS232)
 * High-level familiarity with electronics/schematics, and strong numerical/analytical skills
Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer:

 * Experience developing on Arm Cortex platforms utilising either RTOS or bare metal
 * Working knowledge of embedded security
 * Experience with other embedded or high-level prototyping languages such as Rust, C#, or Python
Apply now to develop the next generation of high-precision control software!
Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more

## Description

If you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you.
Platform Recruitment is partnered with a global leader in extremely responsive control software for industrial automation, looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer.
You'll be responsible for developing firmware & software, leading the software development team, and innovating the next generation of concepts.
Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer:

 * Design, develop, optimise, and thoroughly test firmware and software for execution on bare-metal processors and embedded Linux/RTOS platforms
 * Lead a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to define the requirements and lead the software development life cycle


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