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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/25315

## About the Role

C++, Embedded Linux, System Performance Optimisation

Want to help build the next generation of streaming players? Do you have extensive experience in embedded Linux development and integration? This could be your next challenge, working for a successful, international company with an R&D hub in Cambridge.

About you:

 * 10+ years of relevant software development experience.
 * In-depth understanding of Linux, tools, libraries and open source development.
 * Extensive experience with C++/OOD.
 * Extensive experience with performance and resource utilization tooling, and optimizations.
 * Ability to architect, implement, and test systems for performance.
 * Proven track record of success with embedded system development projects.
 * Ability to accurately estimate software tasks and work to schedule.
 * Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, or equivalent engineering experience.
You will be given responsibility for optimizing system performance and resource utilization from the architectural level down to the low-level implementation.



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