Software Design Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Sheffield, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 55K

Job location

Remote
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tech stack

JavaScript
API
C++
Cloud Computing
Databases
Embedded Software
Firmware
Design of User Interfaces
Python
Software Maintenance
Software Engineering
Systems Integration
PIC Microcontroller
iOS
Backend
GIT
Web Technologies
Front End Software Development

Job description

Working closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders, you'll help drive continuous improvement and innovation across KO2's client's product portfolio. This is a varied, hands-on role spanning the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software, ideal for a practical, curious engineer who enjoys solving real-world problems and adapting as requirements evolve., * Designing, developing, and maintaining software for current and future products.

  • Working across the full stack, including backend development, frontend/UI design, and APIs and system integrations.
  • Contributing to automation, tooling, and cloud/infrastructure tasks.
  • Supporting embedded software and firmware development.
  • Collaborating with hardware teams on microcontrollers, device communication, and low-level systems.
  • Investigating and resolving bugs and performance issues.
  • Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Contributing to technical decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

You'll have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, be self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. You'll be confident working across different parts of complex systems and a strong communicator, with:

  • Strong programming fundamentals with experience in Python, C/C++ or JavaScript
  • Experience in embedded systems and firmware development.
  • Comfort working across both software and hardware environments.
  • Experience with modern web technologies and UI frameworks.
  • Knowledge of APIs, databases, and cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
  • A degree in Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.

If you're a versatile Software Design Engineer who enjoys working across the full stack - from embedded firmware through to cloud and UI - and wants to be part of a collaborative, innovation-driven engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.

About the company

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