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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd
- **Location:** Bradford, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), ARM Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Cyber Security, Modems, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, FreeRTOS, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Modbus, Real-Time Operating Systems, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Smartgrid
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ko2.co.uk/job/embedded-software-engineer-180/

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will live within commuting distance of Bradford and have at least 3 years' experience developing embedded software for production systems. You'll be strong in embedded C/C++, ideally comfortable with both RTOS and bare-metal development, and confident on ARM Cortex processors.

As well as hands-on development, you'll help shape the technical direction across several product lines, review code, improve performance and mentor other engineers. You'll work closely with hardware colleagues in an agile environment, taking products from concept through to production-ready systems in the field.

Skills & Experience Required

 * Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related STEM subject
 * 3+ years developing embedded software for production-ready systems
 * Expert C/C++ for embedded systems, - RTOS (FreeRTOS ideally)
 * ARM Cortex-M/A processors, ideally STM32
 * Protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, Modbus, Ethernet and AT modem
 * Git and CI/CD pipelines for embedded development
 * Debugging with JTAG, oscilloscopes and logic analysers

Desirable Skills & Experience

 * Energy management, control systems, smart grid or power electronics
 * Embedded Linux and kernel customisation
 * Cellular and wireless IoT protocols (LTE, CAT-M1, NB-IoT)
 * Cybersecurity for embedded systems

## Description

Our client, an innovative, award winning technology business, is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Bradford. You'll lead the development of embedded systems, designing and implementing complex embedded software for systems, including real-time control and IoT connectivity.