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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Competitive Salary | Telford | Hybrid

A leading industrial automation company is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop real-time embedded software for production products. You’ll work end-to-end, from concept to deployment, with real ownership and technical autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Develop embedded C/C++ software for real-time systems and Embedded Linux

Design and review software and system requirements

Contribute to architecture, planning, and occasional technical project leadership

Perform automated and manual software testing

Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews

Essential Skills & Experience

BSc or higher in Engineering or related discipline

Strong C++ experience in real-time and Linux environments

Experience with communication stacks (TCP/IP, EtherCAT)

Embedded development on ARM microcontrollers (e.g. NXP, Renesas)

Desirable

Experience with Python, C#, .NET, or C

Background in industrial automation, drive systems, or automotive

Exposure to safety-critical or high-reliability systems

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid & flexible working

EV car scheme

25 days holiday (increasing annually) + buy/sell

Relocation and visa sponsorship available (case by case)

Apply now to join a growing automation business delivering real-world embedded software solutions

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