Embedded Software Engineer

2 days ago

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom GlucoRx Full time

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer with proven experience in regulated industries. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an autonomous, high-responsibility environment and has a track record of delivering robust, production-ready embedded software.

You will work on next-generation wireless and connected medical devices, taking products from concept through to regulatory-compliant release, directly impacting patient lives.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded C firmware for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers in bare-metal or RTOS environments.
  • Implement modular, maintainable, and testable code suitable for safety-critical medical devices.
  • Conduct code reviews, debugging, and optimisation with a focus on performance and power efficiency.
  • Apply regulatory standards and software development lifecycle processes (IEC 62304, ISO throughout the project.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to interpret schematics and datasheets.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation, including software requirements, design specifications, and verification plans.
  • Participate in risk management, verification, and validation activities as required for medical device compliance.

Requirements

Must-Have:

  • 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
  • Strong, hands-on expertise in C programming for embedded systems.
  • Deep experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and associated toolchains (GCC, CMake, etc.).
  • Proficient with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr.
  • Experience working within regulated industry (IEC 62304, ISO
  • Proficient with version control (Git) and hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analysers).
  • Comfortable working autonomously.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience with wireless communication stacks (Bluetooth, BLE).
  • Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) or CI/CD pipelines.
  • Exposure to higher-level languages such as Rust, Python or Java for tooling.

About GlucoRx

Since 2010, GlucoRx has been one of the largest suppliers of diabetic products to the NHS. We are committed to improving patients' lives by providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Our success is built on excellent customer service and a proactive approach to adopting new technologies.

We are a geographically spread-out team with offices in multiple locations, but we foster a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. You'll have the opportunity to visit other offices and work directly with some of the most knowledgeable people in the field.

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