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# Senior Embedded C++ Engineer (Contract)

- **Company:** Instil Software Limited
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Software Debugging, Memory Management, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Programming, Strategies of Testing, Scripting, Git, Bare Metal, Codebase, C++14, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=49441fd9d5813210

## About the Role

The successful candidate will have a strong background in embedded software development, experience working within resource-constrained systems, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges at the firmware level., * 7+ years of commercial experience developing software in C++.

 * Strong background in embedded software or firmware development.
 * Experience working with bare-metal systems and low-level programming.
 * Solid understanding of embedded architectures, memory management, interrupts, and hardware interfacing.
 * Experience debugging complex embedded systems and hardware/software interactions.
 * Familiarity with development in Linux-based environments.
 * Experience working with version control systems such as Git.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Desirable Experience

 * Exposure to Assembly language and legacy codebases.
 * Experience working with ARM or other embedded processor architectures.
 * Experience with RTOS-based systems.
 * Knowledge of embedded Linux.
 * Experience within industrial, aerospace, defence, medical device, or other safety-critical domains.
 * Python or scripting experience for automation, testing, or tooling.

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware in modern C++.
 * Redevelop, enhance, and modernise existing low-level software systems.
 * Work directly with hardware and peripheral devices in bare-metal environments.
 * Debug and resolve complex software, firmware, and hardware integration issues.
 * Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
 * Optimise software for performance, reliability, and efficient resource utilisation.
 * Contribute to software architecture, design reviews, and technical decision-making.
 * Develop and execute testing strategies to ensure product quality and robustness.
 * Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.
 * Ensure software meets quality, safety, security, and performance requirements.