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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd - **Location:** Salford, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £57,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Fieldbus, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Memory Management, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Microsoft Visual Studio, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Git, Industrial Software, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2909646810-2 ## About the Role The role is particularly suited to engineers who have experience developing software for real-world products, embedded systems, or environments where performance, efficiency, and resource management are important considerations. KO2's client has a proven track record of supporting engineers from a range of technical backgrounds and helping them develop new skills whilst working on innovative products., * Commercial experience in object-oriented software development. * Strong understanding of software engineering principles and development practices. * Experience with programming language such as C#, C, C++ * Microsoft Visual Studio & git version control. * Experience working on software that interacts with hardware, physical products, industrial systems, or embedded platforms, or a genuine interest in moving into this type of environment. * Understanding of performance optimisation, efficient memory usage, or development within resource-constrained environments. * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. Desirable * Experience with embedded software development. * Experience working within memory-constrained or performance-critical systems. * Experience with C# and .NET technologies. * Fieldbus, industrial Ethernet protocols, MQTT * Knowledge of modern software development methodologies. * Exposure to electronics, industrial automation, instrumentation, IoT, or other product-development environments. The Person KO2's client values attitude, curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as highly as technical capability. They are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including embedded systems, industrial software, games development, and other engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate will enjoy understanding how software interacts with real products and systems and will be motivated by solving complex technical problems. They will be someone who embraces learning opportunities and can grow within a supportive engineering team., If you're a Software Engineer with experience of, or an interest in, embedded systems, real-world products, or resource-constrained environments, and you're looking for a role where your potential is valued as highly as your current experience, KO2's client would be keen to hear from you. ## Description * Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions. * Develop software that forms part of real-world products and systems. * Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver reliable and efficient solutions. * Participate in code reviews and contribute to software architecture and design discussions. * Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues. * Support continuous improvement of development processes and engineering best practices. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)