Senior Embedded Software Engineer

ZENOVO LTD
Gloucester, UK
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£60,000.0 - £70,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) ARM Architecture JIRA Software Quality Code Review Communications Protocols Software Debugging Embedded Software Firmware Revision Control Systems Software Architecture RS-485 Standard
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Software Engineering Systems Integration Git Bare Metal Software Version Control

Job description

The successful candidate will work closely with Senior Engineers and other members of the engineering team, taking a key role in designing and developing embedded firmware in C for bare-metal applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to take on greater technical responsibility and contribute to the development of innovative, high-technology products from an early stage., * Design, develop, and maintain firmware in C to support product enhancements and new product development.

  • Take ownership of embedded software development activities across the product lifecycle.
  • Develop firmware for bare-metal embedded applications.
  • Lead and support the testing, debugging, and integration of embedded solutions.
  • Work closely with Senior Engineers and wider engineering teams to develop robust and reliable embedded products.
  • Follow structured development processes and contribute to code reviews and software quality improvements.
  • Use source code control systems such as Git to manage code versions and development activities.
  • Use task tracking systems such as Jira to record issues, manage development tasks, and support project coordination.
  • Provide technical input into software architecture, design decisions, and development methodologies.
  • Support the mentoring and development of less experienced engineers where appropriate.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in C programming for bare-metal embedded systems.
  • Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, RS485, and CAN.
  • Strong knowledge of ARM architectures, such as Cortex-M or Cortex-A.
  • Experience developing, debugging, and integrating embedded firmware.
  • Good understanding of embedded software development processes and best practices.
  • Experience using source control systems such as Git.
  • Experience working with task tracking and project management tools such as Jira.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to software development.
  • Enthusiasm for low-level development and a passion for understanding how hardware and software interact.

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