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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer (DIF)

- **Company:** ETL Systems
- **Location:** Madley, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £54,784.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Quality, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Networking Basics, Network Service, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, System Programming, Systems Integration, Backend, User Administration
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5896918785

## About the Role

Has strong experience in embedded software development, ideally on Linux-based platforms.

Is comfortable working at both low level (drivers, interfaces, systems programming) and higher level (backend services, user-facing platform features and security-related functionality).

Brings strong C skills and practical experience with Rust in embedded, systems or backend contexts.

Understands networking fundamentals and is comfortable developing or supporting network services and driver-related functionality.

Can work effectively across software, FPGA, hardware and systems teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Demonstrates ETL's values through collaboration, innovative thinking, high standards of delivery and personal integrity.

Enjoys sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, high-performing engineering culture.

## Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to help shape the software capability behind ETL's digital RF and connected product portfolio. You will work on embedded Linux systems, low-level driver development, networking, backend services and secure user-management functionality, contributing to products that must be robust, maintainable and high-performing.

Working closely with FPGA, hardware, systems and test teams, you will play a key role in integrating software into complete engineering solutions and improving how we develop and deliver software across the team. The role offers a strong mix of hands-on technical depth, product impact and collaboration in a business where innovation and engineering excellence are highly valued., * Design, implement and maintain embedded software for ETL products, with a focus on Linux-based platforms and connected systems.

 * Develop reliable low-level software in C and Rust, including driver and hardware-interface functionality where required.
 * Support networking capability across the product stack, including network services, communications features and relevant driver-layer interfaces.
 * Develop and maintain backend services and platform capabilities for configuration, monitoring, user management and authentication.
 * Work closely with FPGA, hardware, systems and test teams to support software integration, debugging and product validation.
 * Contribute to software architecture, code quality, testability, maintainability and continuous improvement of team practices.
 * Support and coach less experienced engineers through knowledge sharing, review and day-to-day technical guidance.
 * Act with integrity and accountability in technical decisions, documentation, delivery commitments and secure software development practices.


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