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# Senior Embedded System Engineer

- **Company:** Opus Recruitment Solutions
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Internet Service Provider, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Real-Time Operating Systems, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, State Machines, Deep Learning, Information Technology, Bare Metal, GNSS
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840595845-senior-embedded-system-engineer

## About the Role

* Degree in engineering or computer science (or equivalent experience)
 * Strong C/C++ with working knowledge of Python
 * Commercial embedded software delivery experience
 * Linux (device trees, kernel concepts) and common embedded interfaces (SPI, UART, CAN, USB)
 * Experience with bare-metal or RTOS systems (ARM / STM32 / similar)

## Description

You'll design, build, test, and deploy embedded software for low-volume, production-grade edge devices used in autonomous environments.

What you'll work on:

 * Embedded C/C++ and Linux-based systems
 * Drivers, boot logic, and board bring-up
 * Control systems and state machines
 * Edge AI / deep learning inference
 * Cameras, ISPs, and sensor integrations
 * Wireless, mesh, and IoT communications
 * Battery management, power monitoring, GPS/GNSS
 * Real-world field testing and performance validation

You'll also get hands-on with rapid hardware prototyping and collaborate closely with other engineers across software, hardware, and product., * Cameras, wireless stacks, power systems, or AI at the edge

 * Jetson / ARM edge platforms
 * Robotics, UAVs, or autonomous systems
 * Hardware prototyping, PCB or product development exposure
 * 25 days holiday + bank holidays
 * Employer pension contribution
 * Private medical insurance & evolving perks
 * Regular team socials and a strong engineering culture


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