Embedded Software Engineer Consultant

Embedded Software Engineer Consultant Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to take a leading role in designing, architecting, and delivering complex software-enabled systems. This position is ideal for professionals looking to expand their expertise beyond hands-on coding into systems architecture, technical leadership, and multidisciplinary problem solving, while maintaining a close involvement in embedded software engineering tasks.

The successful candidate will collaborate with teams of software, electronics, systems, and mechanical engineers to develop innovative products across various industries and technological domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software and firmware for advanced embedded devices and physical hardware products.
• Define and establish the architecture for software and systems used in connected and embedded applications.
• Lead the technical delivery process, coordinating efforts across software, electronics, and systems engineering teams.
• Address integration issues, optimize system performance, and enhance reliability of complex systems.
• Work closely with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to define and implement effective technical solutions.
• Mentor engineers, contribute to technical decision-making, and promote best practices within the team.
• Support the development of innovative technologies across multiple sectors and applications.

Candidate Requirements

• A university degree (minimum 2:1 classification) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Commercial experience in developing embedded software, firmware, or device-specific software.
• Experience working on complex embedded systems or hardware-based products.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture, integration, and software design principles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working with cloud-connected systems.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.
• Experience in application software development.
• Exposure to AI/ML technologies.
• Previous experience working in regulated environments.
• Technical leadership or mentoring experience.

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to a broad range of embedded technologies, industries, and engineering challenges.
• Opportunities to influence system architecture and technical strategies.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on innovative product development.
• Development of technical leadership and consulting skills.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on performance.
• Participation in a long-term share incentive scheme.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Private medical insurance coverage.
• Onsite meals provided.
• Life assurance coverage.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes to promote sustainable commuting.
• Relocation support where applicable.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to email Ella Atkinson with an updated CV and a preferred contact time, or to apply directly through the provided link. The hiring team looks forward to hearing from you.

Contact details include phone numbers and email addresses for various office locations, including Cambridge, London, Austin, Munich, and Reading.

Note: The job listing indicates that visa sponsorship is likely available, as the company is flagged as ‘likely to sponsor’ in the UKVisaJobs database.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

Visa Sponsorship May be