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    Embedded Software Engineer

    Technology
    Zenovo
    Cambridgeshire, Cambridge
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Job Title : Embedded Software Engineer Location: Cambridge (On-Site Working) Salary: £45,000 £55,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience)

    Please Note : All Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

    Overview :

    An opportunity has arisen with a repeat client who are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team developing embedded software for next-generation electronic control systems.

    A successful candidate will be working closely with experienced software, systems and hardware engineers to deliver high-quality solutions and contribute to exciting new technologies.

    This role is ideal for someone with 1+ year of commercial experience looking to make their first career move, with the opportunity to take ownership, develop their skills and contribute to new products and technologies within a growing engineering function.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop and maintain embedded software for prototype and production systems.

    • Work across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through to implementation, testing and deployment.

    • Develop embedded C software and reusable libraries/components across multiple products.

    • Plan and execute software testing, verification and validation activities.

    • Collaborate closely with software, systems and hardware engineering teams in an agile environment.

    • Follow and contribute to engineering, quality, safety and cybersecurity processes and standards.

    • Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to continuous improvement of development and testing processes.

    Required Skills & Experience:

    • Commercial experience developing embedded software within a regulated environment.

    • Strong C programming skills, ideally in safety-critical embedded applications.

    • Good knowledge of MISRA C and embedded software development best practices.

    • Experience with 32-bit CPUs, FPUs, interrupts, peripherals and real-time programming.

    • Experience developing device drivers

    • Understanding of software development, testing and quality processes.

    • Experience with communication and development tools, such as Vector tools.

    Posted on August 12, 2026

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