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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Embedded C, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Bare Metal
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb0ec7a93f8a6e6c4b89fc5f3d470e3b78

## About the Role

This opportunity is both rare and exceptional in today's market. That said, expectations are high.
Senior Embedded software engineer requirements:

 * 3-15 years embedded C (C++ and Rust are also interesting)

 * Excellent academic background with degree from a top university

 * Knowledge of real-time and low-level development (RTOS/bare-metal)

 * Proactive, collaborative mindset with ownership of projects, I'm not an engineer myself, but have a BSc in Computer Science so have a technical understanding. Feel free to send your CV and I can match you to our other suitable roles. I specialise in recruiting software and electronic engineers for technology companies throughout the UK.