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# Principal Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** RCH Care Homes
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £33,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Applications Architecture, Software Applications, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Multiprocessing, Commercial Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Integration Tests
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hiredonline.co.uk/jobs/225261656-principal-embedded-software-engineer/platform-recruitment

## About the Role

* 10+ years' commercial software development experience delivering released embedded Linux and Android products.
 * Strong C development experience within embedded Linux user-space environments.
 * Commercial Android application development experience using Java and modern application architectures.
 * Solid understanding of RTOS concepts and embedded software systems.
 * Experience applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies within embedded and Android environments.

Bonus Skills:

 * Experience with ARM-based embedded platforms and multi-core systems.
 * Familiarity with Agile / Scrum software development methodologies.
 * Experience providing technical leadership on large, multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

## Description

* Designing, developing and testing embedded application software across Embedded Linux and Android platforms.
 * Leading software component activities including architecture, task planning, technical reviews and integration testing.
 * Developing new application features whilst maintaining and enhancing existing software components.
 * Translating complex telecommunications specifications (ETSI, 3GPP, RFCs) into robust software solutions.