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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** IT Search & Select
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Software Quality, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Video Cards, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Systems Development Life Cycle, Qt (Software), Systems Architecture, Real Time Systems
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/senior-embedded-software-engineer-cambridge-cambridgeshire/2796270220-2/

## About the Role

* Strong experience with C/C++ in embedded or real-time systems
 * Experience developing for embedded Linux
 * Solid understanding of networking protocols and system-level debugging
 * Ability to work across the full development lifecycle
 * Clear communication and a collaborative mindset

Highly desirable:

 * Experience with lighting, audio, or video control systems
 * Familiarity with Qt, GPU pipelines, or real-time media systems
 * Exposure to live events, installations or media-rich environments

## Description

A leading technology company in the architectural control space is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Cambridge-based R&D team. If you enjoy building robust embedded systems, solving complex engineering challenges, and contributing to products used in lighting, audio and video installations worldwide, this role will suit you perfectly.
The Role

You'll be part of a collaborative engineering group responsible for designing and developing embedded software for next-generation control hardware. Your work will influence product architecture, performance, and long-term reliability.

You will:

 * Develop high-quality embedded software in C/C++ for Linux-based platforms
 * Contribute to system-level design, architecture and optimisation
 * Improve code quality, test coverage and maintainability
 * Collaborate with hardware, QA and product teams to deliver stable releases
 * Support continuous improvement of development tools and processes
 * Shape new features used in lighting, audio and video control environments


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