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Senior Embedded Software Engineer | £70k | Newtown, Wales | Hybrid

If you’re an embedded software engineer who wants the freedom to take your ideas from the back of a napkin to a real product and have full autonomy & ownership, this could be for you.

A leader in the industrial automation industry is looking for an experienced embedded software engineer to join their world-class engineering team, with full training & support to become an expert software engineer.

You’ll be encouraged to become a specialist in your niche, adding real value to every project. You get to implement your ideas in real products and see the result of your work.

Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer:

  • Designing and developing software in C++/ C for hard, real-time embedded products as well as products using real-time Linux

  • Writing and reviewing requirements for both complete products and software components

  • Occasionally lead projects as required, taking on both design and planning responsibility when delegated by a manager

  • Perform software tests, including automated and manual tests

  • Be a mentor for junior engineers, collaborating with them to plan their work & undertaking code reviews

    Technical Requirements as an Embedded Software Engineer:

  • BSc or above in an Engineering discipline

  • Proficient in C++ programming in real-time & Linux environments

  • Experience working with comms stacks (E.g., TCP/IP, Ethercat)

  • Experience developing ARM (E.g., NXP/Renesas) microcontrollers

    Desirable Experience:

  • Proficiency with multiple languages like Python, C#, .NET, and C

  • Automotive industry experience

  • Previous experience working with drive systems & industrial automation

    What you’ll get as an Embedded Software Engineer:

  • £70k salary

  • EV Car Scheme (salary sacrifice and vehicle leasing)

  • Hybrid & flexible working

  • Holiday sell-back

  • Annually increasing holiday allowance, starting at 25 days

    Apply now to join a mover in a huge growth industry, and become an expert today!

    Relocation support is available on a case-by-case basis

    VISA Sponsorship is available on a case-by-case basis

    Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more

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