Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Newcastle (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH) Salary: £55,000–£65,000 (depending on experience) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team working on innovative and mission-critical products. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing company at the forefront of embedded systems development. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing embedded software across a variety of applications. The role offers a hybrid working model (3 days in our Newcastle office and 2 days from home), providing both flexibility and collaboration. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded software in C++ and Embedded C Work with various microcontrollers (e.g. STM32, PIC, ARM Cortex) Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to deliver robust, real-time solutions Participate in system design, code reviews, testing, and debugging Write and maintain clear, well-documented code and technical documentation Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes Required Skills and Experience Strong proficiency in C++ and Embedded C Hands-on experience with microcontroller-based development Solid understanding of embedded systems architecture and low-level programming Familiarity with debugging tools, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers Experience with RTOS or bare-metal development is a plus Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable Skills Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, etc.) Experience with version control (e.g. Git) Knowledge of safety-critical or highly regulated environments Benefits Competitive salary (£55–£65K depending on experience) Hybrid working (3 days onsite / 2 days WFH) 25 days holiday bank holidays Pension scheme Career development and training opportunities Supportive, collaborative team environment