KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire — Hybrid
Salary: Up to £56,000 (DOE)
KO2 Recruitment is working with a well-established name in the automotive sector, looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a great opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded platforms within a business that offers genuine flexibility, technical challenge, and room to grow.
The Role
You'll play a key part in designing, developing, and delivering embedded software for automotive applications, working across the full development lifecycle from concept through to production. You'll work closely with hardware, systems, and test engineering teams to deliver robust, reliable embedded solutions.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded software in C/C++ for automotive platforms
- Build and maintain real-time embedded applications using FreeRTOS
- Develop and support embedded Linux-based systems
- Debug and optimise firmware throughout the development lifecycle
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and test engineering teams
- Contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement of development practices
What You'll Need
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development
- Hands-on experience with FreeRTOS
- Experience working with embedded Linux
- Solid understanding of embedded development tools and methodologies
- Automotive industry experience highly desirable
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Desirable
- Yocto Project experience
- Docker/containerisation experience
What's On Offer
- Salary up to £56,000, depending on experience
- Hybrid working, with genuine flexibility to work from home
- The chance to work on innovative automotive embedded technology
- A collaborative, technically strong engineering environment
If you're an Embedded Software Engineer with automotive experience looking for your next challenge — in a role that genuinely offers flexibility and growth — we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch with KO2 Recruitment today to find out more.
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