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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** ZENOVO LTD
- **Location:** Nottingham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, ARM Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Hardware Interface Design, Network Security, Network Protocols, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, TCP/IP, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Wi-Fi Technology, PIC Microcontroller, Real Time Systems, Software Security, Hardware Testing, Information Technology, Production Code, Bare Metal, Zigbee
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5955668656

## About the Role

* Degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience
 * At least 5 years of embedded software development experience
 * Strong Embedded C and/or C++ skills; C++11/14 is desirable
 * Experience developing production code for real-time embedded systems
 * Experience with ARM Cortex-M processors or similar
 * RTOS experience, such as ThreadX, Azure RTOS, or FreeRTOS
 * Experience with bare-metal embedded development and low-level driver development
 * Knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP and HTTP/S
 * Experience implementing secure communications and cybersecurity features
 * Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
 * Excellent communication skills and experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams
 * Desirable experience with STM32 microcontrollers; SPI, I2C, I2S, UART, and DMA; Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread, Matter, or Wi-Fi; audio DSP, digital filtering, or signal processing; hardware testing and debugging; cybersecurity standards or connected-product regulations such as IEC 62443 or the Cyber Resilience Act; and compliance, certification, or product security activities

## Description

* Design and develop embedded software for network-connected products
 * Implement secure communication protocols, including HTTPS/TLS
 * Develop production-quality embedded C/C++ software for real-time systems
 * Design and maintain low-level software drivers and hardware interfaces
 * Support secure networking functionality and cybersecurity implementation
 * Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, and technical design discussions
 * Debug and resolve complex embedded software issues
 * Work with hardware, firmware, test, and compliance engineers throughout the product lifecycle
 * Produce technical documentation and support product certification activities
 * Contribute within an Agile development environment

Technologies:

 * ARM
 * Azure
 * Bluetooth
 * Embedded
 * Firmware
 * FreeRTOS
 * Hardware
 * HTTP
 * Support
 * Network
 * Security
 * TCP/IP
 * Cloud
 * C++, We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for our innovative product development team working on next-generation embedded technology. This hands-on senior role involves developing secure, network-connected embedded products from concept through production for a global customer base, in a collaborative environment alongside firmware, hardware, software, test, and compliance teams. The role is based in Nottinghamshire, with three days onsite each week, and offers a salary of up to £65,000 depending on experience. We cannot offer sponsorship for this role.