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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Avanti Recruitment
- **Location:** Innsworth, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000 - £70,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Middleware, Embedded Software, Firmware, Multiprocessing, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Codebase
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5961625707

## About the Role

* Strong embedded Linux development experience
 * Commercial experience with C and/or C++
 * Experience working with large, complex software codebases
 * Understanding of embedded software architecture and design
 * Good knowledge of embedded systems and hardware interaction
 * Experience contributing to significant software development projects
 * Beneficial additional experience includes multicore ARM processors, middleware and embedded application development, real-time operating systems, software for complex hardware-based products, and embedded cybersecurity or secure firmware development
 * Experience in a particular industry or a previous Software Architect title is not required; experience contributing significantly to software design and interest in greater architectural ownership are relevant

## Description

* Develop embedded software using C and C++
 * Help re-architect a large, established codebase for Linux-based embedded systems
 * Design and develop middleware and application-level software
 * Work with ARM-based embedded platforms
 * Improve software structure, performance, and maintainability
 * Ensure compatibility with existing customer applications
 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
 * Contribute to technical design decisions and mentor junior engineers
 * Support development of secure, reliable next-generation products

Technologies:

 * ARM
 * Architect
 * Embedded
 * Firmware
 * Hardware
 * Support
 * Linux
 * C++

More:

We are an established engineering business developing advanced embedded technology for complex, real-world applications. Our in-house embedded software platform has supported sophisticated systems used by customers internationally, and we are re-architecting the codebase as we transition our next-generation products to embedded Linux. You will join a small, experienced engineering team, work closely with a senior technical leader, and have meaningful influence over software architecture and future development. The role is predominantly office-based in Gloucestershire, with flexitime and limited hybrid working following an initial qualifying period. Salary is up to £70,000, with flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits include a performance-related bonus, 5% pension contribution, flexible working hours, 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, life assurance, and a health cash plan. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance may be available depending on individual
circumstances.