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# Lead Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** ZENOVO LTD
- **Location:** Gloucester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Configuration Management, Software Quality, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Embedded Software, Multiprocessing, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Programming, TCP/IP, DO-178B
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/lead-embedded-software-engineer-bristol-gloucestershire/2816550769-2/

## About the Role

A suitable candidate will have 10+ years of experience in embedded software development and verification within safety-critical & RTOS environments., * Strong experience developing embedded software using C and low-level programming techniques.

 * Proven expertise in embedded systems design across a range of hardware architectures.
 * Ability to produce high-quality, maintainable code and technical documentation.
 * Experience conducting code reviews and ensuring compliance with engineering best practices.
 * Familiarity with configuration management and formal software development lifecycles.
 * Experience developing safety-critical software to standards such as IEC 61508, DO-178C, ISO 26262, or IEC 62304.
 * Knowledge of embedded networking, security principles, and communication protocols including TCP/IP and UDP.
 * Experience working with multicore processors and complex embedded systems.

## Description

* Lead the development and delivery of safety-critical embedded software projects, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
 * Take ownership of complex technical challenges, defining robust solutions for systems
 * Design, develop, and validate embedded software for safety-critical applications.
 * Conduct detailed code and documentation reviews to ensure software quality, reliability, and maintainability.
 * Drive best practices in software development, verification, and engineering processes.
 * Mentor and support engineers, promoting high standards of technical excellence and compliance.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable embedded systems.
 * Continuously develop technical leadership and expertise in safety-critical and real-time embedded software environments.


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