Jr. Embedded Software Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Sheffield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

C/C++ Linux Embedded Systems Microcontrollers Real-Time Operating Systems Debugging Tools (Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers) Hardware/Software Integration Secure Coding Practices

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Jr. Embedded Software Engineer in Sheffield, UK. Full-time, permanent, associate level. Apply now.

Job Description

We're looking for a Junior Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in software engineering who wants to build a career in embedded systems. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to design, implement, and test embedded software for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s hardware-based cybersecurity products.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design, coding, and debugging of embedded software (C/C++).
  • Work with hardware engineers to integrate software with FPGA and custom boards.
  • Support testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of embedded systems.
  • Write and maintain technical documentation for software components.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in development practices, testing, and quality.
  • Learn and adopt secure coding practices for high-performance, security-focused systems.

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Solid programming skills in C/C++.
  • Basic knowledge of Linux, embedded systems, microcontrollers, or real-time OS.
  • Exposure to hardware/software integration and debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.) is a plus.
  • Curiosity for cybersecurity, networking, or cryptography is a bonus.
  • Enthusiastic, willing to learn, and eager to take ownership.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a fast-growing cybersecurity scale-up developing breakthrough technology to secure the world's most critical networks. Our products combine advanced hardware and software to deliver ultra-fast, quantum-ready security solutions for enterprise and government.

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