Senior Software Engineer - Linux

Ensera Design
Bristol, UK
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£73,954.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

UClibc (C Standard Library) C++ (Programming Language) Linux Linux on Embedded Systems Scripting Yocto Build Tools

Job description

You will own design and implementation of embedded Linux subsystems, lead platform bring-up and maintain Yocto/Buildroot systems., * Architect and deliver Linux components.

  • Lead platform bring-up and configuration.
  • Own embedded build systems.
  • Define interfaces to MCU/UI/connectivity components.
  • Mentor Linux engineers.

Requirements

  • Significant experience on embedded Linux platforms.
  • Strong C/C++ and scripting.
  • Experience in quality-focused environments.

Benefits & conditions

  • Performance-related company-wide bonus.
  • Flexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon-Thu, 9:30am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-4:00pm; Fri, 9:30am-12:00pm).
  • Private healthcare for you and your family.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
  • Salary exchange pension scheme.
  • 25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform.
  • Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes.
  • Death in service (x4 gross salary).
  • Training and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge-sharing sessions.
  • A free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company-wide meeting.
  • Free breakfast every Wednesday, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team-organized activities, summer and Christmas parties, and more.

About the company

Bold ideas start with bold people. At Ensera Design, we are a world-class, user-centered innovation and product development consultancy working across medical and consumer health. Join our multidisciplinary team to build robust, secure firmware that powers life-enhancing products., Ensera Design offers interesting and varied work combined with a supportive team culture to provide a stimulating environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and learn from others. We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers, taking into account the role, needs of the individual, and the team.

We recognise that we are only as good as our people and we know how important it is to support our team., We are based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state-of-the-art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we’re just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside, and St. Nick’s Markets.

We are proud of our values:

  • Find a way: We work as one team, combining our knowledge and experience to unite around a shared goal. We trust each other and do what’s needed to get things done and exceed expectations.
  • Pull together: We believe anything is possible. When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward.
  • Care: We act with integrity, take pride in our work, and support each other. We each play our part to make a positive impact for our customers, our colleagues, and our planet.

Our diverse, multidisciplinary team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and beyond. Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start-ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics., At Ensera Design we believe that designing for people means including all people, starting with the team behind the work. Our human-centred design ethos is rooted in empathy, and our values - pull together, find a way, and care - guide us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we design for.

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