Contract Embedded Software Engineer

Verso Recruitment Group
UK
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£104,000.0 - £135,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

UClibc (C Standard Library) System Configuration Linux Device Drivers Embedded C Linux on Embedded Systems Embedded Software System Programming Systems Integration Yocto

Job description

Verso Recruitment are looking for an experienced Contract Embedded Software Engineer to deliver low level programming support on a new project. Interviews will be scheduled quickly!

This is an exciting greenfield contract where you ll take ownership of setting up the entire embedded software stack from scratch. You ll define the architecture, bring up the Linux environment, and build the low level C code that underpins a brand new piece of test equipment. It s a hands on role suited to a contractor who enjoys autonomy, fast decision making, and delivering robust embedded solutions from day one.

This role has an indicative outside IR35 determination, meaning we can consider candidates operating via their own PSC.

What You ll Be Doing:

  • Developing low level embedded software in C for new product development
  • Configuring and integrating Linux based embedded systems
  • Setting up, modifying, and troubleshooting Linux drivers Working closely with hardware, test, and wider engineering teams

Requirements

Strong commercial experience in embedded C Solid background working with embedded Linux Proven ability with device drivers, kernel configuration Experience working close to hardware, test equipment, or similar environments Hands on experience with Buildroot or Yocto (essential)

This role requires the successful candidate to pass BPSS screening and meet the eligibility criteria for Security Check (SC) clearance.

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