Embedded Software Developer

A UK technology business is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Developer to help develop and maintain software for its specialist electronic products.

You’ll join a small engineering team working across software, hardware and advanced image processing. The role covers the development lifecycle, from improving existing features to building and testing new functionality.

The role

• Develop and maintain applications primarily in C++, with some Python for scripting, tooling and test automation.
• Work with embedded Linux environments, using Yocto or Buildroot.
• Configure and maintain build systems using CMake.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, ideally using Jenkins.
• Develop and maintain unit, integration and system-level tests.
• Work with colleagues across software, hardware and image processing.
• Take part in code reviews, documentation and improvements to development processes.
• Investigate technical issues and support product improvements.

What we’re looking for

• At least five years’ experience developing in C++ on Linux.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Practical experience with Yocto or Buildroot.
• Experience using CMake.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, ideally Jenkins.
• A good understanding of software design and testing practices.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of technical tasks.