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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Baker Hughes
- **Location:** Nailsea, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Adobe InDesign, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Hardware Interface Design, Java Platform Standard Edition (J2SE), Python (Programming Language), Modbus, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Real Time Systems, Information Technology, Process Control Systems
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://bakerhughes.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BakerHughes/job/GB-SO-NAILSEA-2-HIGH-STREET/Senior-Engineer--Product-Design-and-Engineering---Embedded-Software_R161632-1

## About the Role

Are you ready to design high-reliability embedded software that powers next-generation subsea control systems?

Do you have the technical drive to solve complex system challenges and influence embedded engineering excellence?, * Have a bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.

 * Have significant experience with embedded software development in C/C++, along with familiarity with Python and Java SE.
 * Have a strong understanding of object-oriented design, real-time systems, and distributed communication protocols.
 * Be able to analyse issues, troubleshoot systematically, and contribute to high-reliability system development.
 * Have significant hands-on experience developing embedded or industrial control system software.

 * Have significant experience with system-level debugging, communications protocol analysis, and performance optimization.
 * Prior experience supporting junior engineers and influence design decisions.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns

## Description

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will take ownership of designing and delivering embedded software solutions for subsea control systems. You will lead complex troubleshooting, drive quality improvements, and serve as a key technical contributor across multiple projects. This role involves deeper expertise in distributed systems, advanced debugging, and developing tools and configurations that support the full subsea controls lifecycle., * Leading and actively participating in design and code reviews, ensuring robustness, compliance, and maintainability of software components.

 * Producing and validating XML-based configurations for Subsea Electronic Modules, providing advanced troubleshooting and guidance to junior engineers.
 * Developing and enhancing Python-based tools used to streamline engineering workflows, automate tasks, or integrate new capabilities.
 * Applying strong knowledge of object-oriented design, Java SE, and cross-platform C/C++ development for Windows and real-time Linux, using tools such as LINT or LDRA to maintain code quality.
 * Architect and support distributed communication systems using Modbus, CAN, Ethernet UDP/TCP, and other industrial protocols.
 * Leading system-level troubleshooting, efficiently isolating and resolving issues across software, communication layers, and hardware interfaces.