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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Linux, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Linux Development, C++14
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/25916

## About the Role

You will need to have a good technical degree along with many of the following skills:

 * Proficiency in a Linux development environment
 * Extensive knowledge of modern C++
 * Good understanding of embedded software
 * Appreciation of robust design and good software engineering practices
 * An understanding of performance software and low resource usage

## Description

This established company has a small team focused on their own operating system for a popular range of consumer products. As a Software Engineer you have probably used embedded Linux frequently during your career. Here is an opportunity to explore the insides of the OS more.


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