Role: Embedded Software Engineer
Salary: TBC
Location: Nottingham, UK
Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a talented and motivated professional to join a forward-thinking, globally recognised organisation at the forefront of innovation in industrial technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge product development while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
About the Company
Our client is a global leader in providing advanced product identification and traceability solutions. Their innovative technology supports manufacturers in enhancing efficiency, ensuring compliance, and reducing waste across various industries. With a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, they offer a market-leading portfolio of marking and coding systems, software, and services.
The Role
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, validating, and maintaining embedded software for a range of cutting-edge products. You will be part of a cross-functional team, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and contribute to the design, coding, and validation of embedded software solutions.
Drive software quality and efficiency by implementing best practices in design and development.
Develop and improve tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance software reliability.
Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with product and business goals.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
Promote collaboration across international and distributed teams.
Engage in system architecture, root cause analysis, and continuous integration processes
What We're Looking For:
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Strong expertise in C++ development on Linux OS, with advanced knowledge of C++ required; experience with C, Python, or C# is advantageous.
Proven experience in embedded software development, from concept to deployment.
Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system modelling.
Experience with real-time operating systems, multi-threaded programming, memory management, and on-target debugging.
Proficiency in verification techniques such as test-driven development (TDD), unit testing, code reviews, and defect characterization.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Bamboo, Jenkins), automated test frameworks (e.g., Fitnesse, Cucumber), and hardware debuggers (e.g., Lauterbach) is beneficial.
Familiarity with configuration management, including version control, automated build systems, release management, and technical documentation.
Strong analytical skills in requirements analysis, user story development, backlog management, and estimation.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders.
Experience in industrial printing or related technologies is a plus but not essential.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in Agile environments, facilitating team interactions and decision-making.
What's in it for you?
Work for a globally respected company at the forefront of innovation.
Be part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are a results-driven Embedded Software Engineer who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we want to hear from you
To Apply
This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and dynamic business. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact Sarah Metcalfe to arrange a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found on our website.
About Us
Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients
