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# Contract Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Verso Recruitment Group
- **Location:** UK
- **Salary:** £104,000.0 - £135,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** UClibc (C Standard Library), System Configuration, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, Systems Integration, Yocto
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/contract-embedded-software-engineer-hertfordshire/2804449704-2/

## About the Role

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.

## 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


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