Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment • Harston, Cambridgeshire • Posted June 03, 2026

About the Role

Senior Embedded Software Engineer | £60-£70k | Cambridge

Are you a highly experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for problem-solving across the full product lifecycle?

My client developed highly precise scientific instruments & sensors, and has received several accolades for their work over their impressive history that spans several decades.

Responsibilities:

* Design and develop bare metal and RTOS embedded software using C/C++ on ARM Cortex MCUs

* Create production support software, like test jig interfaces and calibration tools

* Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform fault finding, and resolve system-level problems

Requirements:

* 5+ of Embedded Firmware/Software engineering experience

* Strong experience in embedded software development and debugging using C/C++ (bare metal, RTOS)

* Solid knowledge of MCU peripheral control (UART, I2C, SPI, USB, MODBUS, DMA, etc.)

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