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# Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Video Systems

- **Company:** Audio Visual Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Winnersh, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £18,720 - £22,880
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Codecs, Network Congestion, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Image Quality, Internet Protocol, Network Service, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Video Editing, Video Encoding, Data Logging, Serial Peripheral Interface, Real Time Systems, High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), Low Latency, Decoding
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hiredonline.co.uk/jobs/225738984-lead-embedded-software-engineer-video-systems/audio-visual-recruitment-ltd

## About the Role

* Strong embedded C/C++ development skills, including debugging on physical hardware.
 * Experience delivering hardware-based video encoding, decoding or comparable real-time systems.
 * Embedded Linux development experience, including vendor SDKs, drivers and hardware interfaces.
 * Understanding of video pipelines, buffering, memory movement and end-to-end latency.
 * Experience with Ethernet/IP networking and real-time video transport.
 * Ability to diagnose issues across software, hardware and system boundaries.
 * Experience progressing embedded systems from development hardware to dependable operational use.
 * Ability to assess technical trade-offs, work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience

 * SRT encoder/decoder development or integration.
 * Low-latency H.265/HEVC or H.264 implementation.
 * FPGA/SoC platforms and associated development tools.
 * FPGA integration, AXI, DMA, Verilog or VHDL.
 * SDI video, 4K60, 10-bit processing, embedded audio, genlock or timecode.
 * GStreamer or comparable embedded media frameworks.
 * Experience with camera-control protocols, telemetry or constrained wireless links.

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on embedded software engineer to take technical ownership of a video systems platform. You will lead embedded software architecture, evaluate components and platforms, develop working prototypes, and deliver reliable production-ready systems.
You will collaborate closely with hardware engineers and external specialists, translating technical requirements into robust, measurable solutions., * Own the embedded software architecture and contribute to system design and platform selection.

 * Develop and maintain low-level C/C++ software for video processing, hardware control and network communication.
 * Evaluate and integrate hardware codecs, vendor SDKs, drivers and supporting software.
 * Implement and debug interfaces and protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN and Ethernet.
 * Integrate and optimise real-time video transport, including configuration, encryption, monitoring and recovery behaviour.
 * Build and optimise video pipelines for latency, image quality, bitrate and audio synchronisation.
 * Develop networking and control functions that handle packet loss, interruptions and recovery.
 * Support board bring-up, hardware integration and system debugging.
 * Define FPGA requirements and coordinate specialist support where needed.
 * Create automated tests, diagnostics, logging and repeatable performance measurements.
 * Establish reproducible builds, firmware update and recovery processes, and clear technical documentation.
 * Support bench and field trials, converting test feedback into improvements.