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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Salary:** £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Video Streaming
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26323

## About the Role

* A strong technical background with a 2:1 or above bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
 * Expertise in developing software in C++ for embedded Linux
 * A solid understanding of software development best practice, object-oriented design, and working with multiple threads
 * Full existing right to work in the UK without company sponsorship

A particular focus of this role is the streaming of telemetry data, so experience in working with video streaming (gRPC, GStreamer) would be beneficial.

## Description

Are you an Embedded Software Engineer with expertise in Linux and C++? Do you enjoy seeing your software bring hardware to life, whilst having visibility of (and input to) how it fits within broader system designs? If so, maybe this job might be for you!


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