Concurrent
Embedded Software Engineer
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We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together. We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our brilliant team.
The Role The constant requirement for new, better, and more complex products means that the company requires an additional Embedded Software Engineer. The Software Engineering team is responsible for breathing life into our computer products by creating and maintaining the BIOS, and Board Support Packages (as well as additional software) required for their operation.
What will I be delivering? • Design, develop and maintain the software in one or more of the following areas: o UFEI BIOS o Board support packages (linux, Windows, Vxworks) and drivers o Bare-metal microcontroller programming • Work with our hardware designers: o During the design phase to specify the product o During board bring up to get the prototype hardware working o During the design proving phase to validate the product • Work closely with the realisation team in defining test software plans. • Work on challenging customer issues that get escalated to engineering team. • Working with the hardware design authorities and software architect to support product specification. The hardware and software platforms vary, but most of the devices used are complex and a good appreciation of the hardware is a pre-requisite for this role.
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What do I need to bring with me? Demonstrated knowledge and experience: • Proficient in Embedded C programming for x86, PowerPC, or highperformance ARM processors. • Practical experience programming a variety of hardware devices at the register level. • Good appreciation of hardware. • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. • Ability to apply a systematic approach to software debugging, ensuring thorough and efficient resolution of issues. • Experience in one or more of the following: • Developing Linux, Windows, and/or VxWorks BSPs, system, and device drivers. • Developing low-level, embedded software for Linux or a similar operating system. • Developing UEFI BIOS. • Bare-metal microcontroller programming, including direct register manipulation and low-level hardware interfacing. • Good knowledge of software engineering tools and best practices. • Experience working in an interdisciplinary engineering and project team.
Benefits for Working at Concurrent
- 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
- Annual profit share bonus.
- Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
- Death in service benefit & income protection.
- Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
- One paid volunteering day per year.
- Private Health Insurance through Bupa.
- YuLife wellbeing app.
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Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.
Security Clearance Please be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria. For more information and guidance about security requirements please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels]
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