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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Switch2 Energy Limited
- **Location:** Shipley, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Agile Methodology, ARM Architecture, Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Modems, Comsol Multiphysics, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), MATLAB, Modbus, PID Controllers, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Simulink, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Model-Driven Development, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Smartgrid
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2859573080-senior-embedded-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field
 * 3+ years embedded software development with production-ready systems

Core Technical Skills

 * Programming: Expert C/C++ for embedded systems, RTOS and bare-metal development
 * Hardware: ARM Cortex-M/A processors, debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers), STM32
 * Protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, Modbus, Ethernet, AT Modem
 * Systems: Power management, low-power design, battery-operated systems
 * DevOps: Git, CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems
 * Leadership: Code reviews, performance optimization, technical documentation, mentoring

Preferred Experience

 * Energy management or control systems, smart grid, or power electronics
 * Embedded Linux and kernel customization
 * Wireless protocols (cellular, LTE, CAT-M1, NB-IOT)
 * Cybersecurity for embedded systems
 * Control theory and PID controllers
 * Model-Based Design (Simulink/Matlab/Comsol)
 * Hardware collaboration and agile methodologies

## Description

Lead development of embedded systems for energy markets. Architect and implement complex embedded software solutions for energy management systems, real-time control algorithms, and IoT connectivity. Shape technical direction across multiple product lines.


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