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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Applause IT
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Altium Designer, ARM Architecture, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Real-Time Operating Systems, Secure Coding, Systems Architecture, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Serial Peripheral Interface, Hardware Testing, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2845719650-embedded-software-engineer

## About the Role

You'll be an experienced Embedded Electronics / Firmware Engineer with a strong combination of embedded software and electronics knowledge.

 * Embedded C and C++
 * RTOS / FreeRTOS
 * ARM Cortex-M, STM32, ESP32, NXP or similar microcontrollers
 * Embedded systems and MCU/MPU development
 * Hardware and system-level debugging
 * PCB and schematic design
 * Analogue and digital electronics
 * Communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, USB, CAN or Ethernet
 * Experience with embedded cybersecurity, encryption, secure coding, Altium, automated testing or CI/CD would be particularly beneficial.

## Description

Working across the full embedded product lifecycle, you'll combine hands-on C/C++ firmware development with electronics and hardware expertise.

 * Developing real-time embedded firmware in C/C++
 * Leading embedded architecture and system-level design
 * Working with microcontrollers including ARM Cortex-M, STM32, ESP32, NXP or similar
 * Configuring and optimising RTOS environments
 * Developing peripheral drivers including SPI, I2C, UART, USB and Ethernet
 * Board bring-up, bootloader development and hardware debugging
 * Supporting schematic design, PCB development and hardware validation
 * Working with analogue and digital electronic circuits
 * Supporting secure, reliable embedded system development
 * Conducting technical and design reviews
 * Mentoring less experienced engineers
 * Collaborating with hardware, software, production and technical teams


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