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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), Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Linux, Eclipse (Software), Embedded Software, Hardware Design, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Toolchain, Yocto
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26064

## About the Role

As an Embedded Software Engineer with a good technical degree, you will also be able to offer broad skills in the following areas:

 * Linux, its configuration, kernel, driver, and application development
 * Knowledge of Open Embedded or the Yocto project
 * Linux Networking Configuration, TCP/IP socket and security techniques
 * Excellent programming skills (C, C++ and Shell Scripting)
 * Experience with GCC/GNU Linux tool chain and cross compiling
 * Utilisation of wired and wireless comms

Familiarity with Eclipse Kura and the ability to program in Java is highly desirable. Once travel is sensible again the position provides opportunities for European travel.

You will join a team of friendly, dedicated developers working in a central Cambridge location with ample free parking. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company where most of the hardware development is done at this office.



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