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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Unify
- **Location:** Slough, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, FreeRTOS, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, VxWorks, SC Clearance, Bare Metal
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2879186872-embedded-software-engineer

## About the Role

We're looking for an experienced embedded software engineer with strong technical foundations and a passion for solving complex engineering problems.

Essential Experience

 * Strong embedded C/C++ and/or Rust development skills
 * Experience developing software for safety-critical or highly regulated systems, such as aerospace, automotive, medical or similar environments
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
 * You must be able to gain a UK SC Clearance in order to undertake this role

Desirable Experience

Experience with any of the following would be highly advantageous:

 * Working within fast-paced R&D, scale-up or start-up environments
 * Bare-metal embedded development
 * RTOS environments such as NuttX, ThreadX, RTIC, Zephyr, FreeRTOS, VxWorks or INTEGRITY
 * Embedded Linux
 * STM32, Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ or similar platforms
 * Flight controllers or other aerospace control systems
 * Automated testing, CI/CD and software release infrastructure

## Description

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and delivering robust, deterministic embedded software across a range of platforms.

You will work closely with engineers across the wider organisation to define software architectures, develop interfaces and build highly reliable systems suitable for demanding and potentially safety-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

 * Define embedded software architectures in collaboration with the wider engineering team
 * Develop high-performance, deterministic and well-tested embedded software
 * Define interfaces between software components, including APIs and communications protocols
 * Develop and improve continuous integration, automated testing and software release infrastructure
 * Support the development of software towards formal accreditation and certification
 * Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept and prototyping through to deployment


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