RedTech Recruitment Ltd.
Embedded Software Engineer – Graduate Considered
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Embedded Software Engineer – Graduate Considered
Embedded Software Engineer – Graduate Considered
A fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer to join a global technology company developing real-time communication systems used in highly demanding environments. This is a great opportunity to work within a collaborative engineering team focused on building reliable, high-performance software that interacts closely with hardware systems. The role is open to both top graduates and experienced engineers.
Location: Cambridge - initially 5 days per week during onboarding, then 2 to 3 days per week in the office. (Please note this office is not realistically commutable by public transport from London)
Salary: £33,000 to £55,000 per annum + healthcare + dental + pension + 25 days holiday (lower end for a new Graduate, more for experience)
Requirements for Embedded Software Engineer: Strong programming experience in C++ Good understanding of how software interacts with hardware, even if not directly working on hardware development Experience or interest in embedded systems or low-level programming Familiarity with Linux-based development environments Understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies Experience with version control systems such as Git Exposure to CI/CD pipelines is beneficial A very keen interest in AI tools and a proactive approach to using them within software development Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a collaborative team
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Those joining at the graduate level must have: Excellent C or C++ programming skills with a demonstrable interest in using AI tools within your coding Strong academic background with a 2.1 or 1st in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a closely related subject BBC or above at A Level (or international equivalent) Good understanding of how software interacts with hardware, even if not directly working on hardware development
Responsibilities for Embedded Software Engineer: Design, develop and maintain software for real-time communication systems Work on low-level and application-level code primarily using C and C++ Develop software that interfaces closely with hardware systems Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure software quality Contribute to system design from high-level architecture through to implementation Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including hardware teams based internationally Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of development practices Work within an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software
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What the role offers: Opportunity to join a globally recognised technology company Exposure to complex, real-world engineering challenges Strong training and development, particularly for graduates Collaborative and supportive team environment Clear progression opportunities as the team grows
Applications: If you would like to apply for this unique Software Engineering role, then please send your CV via the relevant links!
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