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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridgeshire, UK
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Embedded C, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Real Time Systems, Bare Metal
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26069

## About the Role

* A 1st or 2:1 degree in Electronics, Computing, or similarly applicable subject from a well-ranked university
 * Excellent knowledge of embedded C, particularly for real-time applications
 * A working knowledge of electronics and the use of common diagnostic equipment

In addition, any experience of the following would also be of interest:

 * Bare-metal programming
 * Python or C++
 * Building PC utilities for embedded system testing (using C#, C++ or Python)

You will participating in a fast moving, world class business, with the opportunity to make a visible contribution to the success and growth of the business and have access to professional development into a variety of technical, business and leadership roles.

Keywords: Embedded, C, Real-Time, Bare-Metal, Electronics, Python, Cambridge.

## Description

This growing group specialises in the design and development of embedded solutions for a diverse range of technically demanding software projects. As an Embedded Software Engineer you will be involved in the complete software lifecycle, from concept and analysis, through design and implementation and test development.


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