Embedded Software Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Winnersh
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

C++ C Embedded Linux JavaScript Object oriented design Debugging Agile development Technical documentation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Embedded Software Engineer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their R&D team in Winnersh, Berkshire. This hybrid role offers a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Key Details

  • Closing Date: 31/07/2022
  • Department: R&D
  • Location: Winnersh, Berkshire
  • Contact: [contact hidden]
  • Salary: Highly competitive salary with an Excellent Benefits package
  • Work Type: Hybrid

About the Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a world-leading manufacturer of electronic security equipment for use in residential, commercial and industrial applications in the intruder alarm market. They design a wide range of multi-award-winning wired and wireless intruder alarm solutions, utilising market-leading technologies developed exclusively by their in-house R&D team.

Key Aspects of the Role

  • Research, design, develop and debug software solutions for new and existing products and features.
  • Provision of a full set of technical documentation for allocated projects and provide support for those projects where future design changes are required.
  • Ensuring product designs and code conform to all relevant standards pertaining to safety, functionality and performance.
  • Ensuring new code and updated code is fully tested with no regressions.
  • Participation in code and design reviews
  • Investigate and resolved issues within the code.
  • Provide ongoing support to all stakeholders including customers.
  • Use Skills, experience to train, and develop team members.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • C++ and C, (+ 5 years)
  • Embedded Linux (+ 5 years)
  • JavaScript
  • Object oriented design methods and tools
  • Target debugs, monitors or simulators
  • Creation of quality technical documentation.
  • Source code control systems
  • Proven experience in an Agile software development environment
  • Debugging skills

Nice to Have

  • Comms MQTT,TLS, REST API, RS485, USB
  • Java script
  • ARM processors
  • Real Time Operating Systems
  • UI/UX coding
  • TCP and UDP communications
  • Familiarity with peripherals e.g. GPIO, DMA, ADC, Timers, etc
  • Wi-Fi, OTA, uboot, 3G and 4G modems
  • Jenkins
  • Software test automation

How to Apply

Send your details to Steve Mckiernan (Talent Partner) at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or call [contact hidden] for an informal discussion. Alternatively, use the application form on this page to upload your covering letter and CV.

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