Embedded Software Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Oxford
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Software Engineering
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SKILLS

Embedded C STM32 ARM Cortex Keil IDE RTOS Multithreading Code Review CAN Protocol

FULL DESCRIPTION

Embedded Software Engineer

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Type: Contract (12 months)
Salary: £35++++ Per hour
Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in embedded C development on STM32 (ARM Cortex) using Keil IDE.
  • Strong expertise in multithreaded RTOS systems, including thread synchronization, and debugging.
  • Proven ability to analyse, maintain, and optimise existing codebases, with focus on performance and resource efficiency.
  • Solid understanding of embedded file systems and data transfer.
  • Experience of conducting code reviews and contributing to design improvements and practical optimisations.
  • Comfortable working independently, self-directed, and able to demonstrate clear progress.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with CAN, SPI, RS232 communication protocols.
  • Familiarity with software V&V, Git-based workflows, and Agile/DevOps environments.
  • Python for tooling or test automation.
  • Exposure to FPGA (Intel/Quartus/VHDL) is a plus.

Profile

  • Strong problem-solving ability with a pragmatic solution-oriented approach.
  • Effective communicator, be able to demonstrate work progress and engage with multidisciplinary teams while operating autonomously.

Additional Information

PPE provided by client. H&S on site and first day induction. Hazards associated with site work such as trips slips and falls.

How to Apply

Send CV and a member of the team will be in touch. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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