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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Dyson
- **Location:** Malmesbury, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Microprocessors, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), PIC Microcontroller, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-embedded-software-engineer/55401856

## About the Role

Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline, together with relevant experience in an electronics industry or research environment.

Experience in at least once of the following fields: motor drives, inverters, SMPS, heater control, chargers, USB power delivery, battery management systems or power transfer is desirable.

Experience of C/C++ programming for embedded systems is essential .

Experience with ARM based microcontrollers and microprocessors.

Experience programming in assembly / machine code desirable.

Experience of MCU analogue data acquisition for sampling high-speed signals.

Experience of using MATLAB, Python or similar tools for simulation, data acquisition and analysis.

Experience of agile working using Atlassian tools is desirable .

Experience creating verification and validation plans and executing structured testing activities .

Experience in the use of laboratory equipment to set up experiments and make accurate electrical measurements.

Experience of safe working in a laboratory environment, testing and debugging software on mains voltage and high-speed machines is desirable.

Fluent in spoken and written English.

S trong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders from a wide range of technical disciplines.

## Description

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the Power Electronics discipline of our Research team , based in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, U.K .

The Senior role means you will be responsible for developing and validating efficient embedded software in at least one field of power electronics such as motor control , power conversion, battery management, etc .

Y ou will be working within a team of multidisciplinary engineers taking new ideas to a prototype level prior to transfer to our development teams.

The role will involve:

Developing software for power electronic systems including motor drives, battery management systems, chargers, heater control systems and other power conversion architectures.

C reati ng and validating resource efficient embedded software on microcontrollers.

Responsible for an electronics software research p roject .

Researching emerging technologies through technical papers, patents, supplier engagement and collaboration with external partners.

Designing, simulating, building and testing demonstration rigs and prototype systems to assess the feasibility of new technologies and products.

M entoring Dyson Institute students, graduate engineers and junior engineers .

Selecting and evaluating current and next-gen microcontrollers to optimise cost, size, efficiency and performance.

Creating clear technical reports and presenting design concepts, test results and recommendations to stakeholders.

Applying a creative, structured approach to develop and assess innovative technical concepts.

Working with cross-functional teams to plan project activities and tak e responsibility for technical delivery of embedded software .

Identifying technical risks, proposing mitigation strategies and sharing lessons learnt to driv e continuous improvement .