Embedded Software Engineer

Background

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations. 

At Motion Applied, we're accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will pioneer a better future.  Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.

We're at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable.

Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics.

To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets.

By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits and pioneer a better future.

Role Overview

Motion Applied develops advanced electronic systems, including ECUs used in the world's most iconic motorsport series. We're seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of high-performance firmware for elite motorsport applications.

You'll work as part of the Embedded Software team in a fast-paced engineering environment, delivering reliable, real-time embedded solutions that support vehicle control, data acquisition, and telemetry under racing conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software for ECUs, sensors, and control systems across the product lifecycle.
• Interface with hardware using motorsport protocols (e.g., CAN, XCP, Ethernet).
• Optimize code for low-latency, high-reliability performance in race environments.
• Provide support to the development and trackside operations teams with diagnostics, calibration, and live data analysis.  Occasional trackside support may be required.
• Conduct lab-based testing and support vehicle-level validation and fault analysis.
• Collaborate with other engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Qualifications & Experience

• First-class or upper-second degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience.
• Strong C or C++ programming skills for microprocessors and microcontrollers.
• Experience with RTOS development (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks, embedded Linux).
• Familiarity with communication interfaces: CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, USB.
• Exposure to full lifecycle software development using agile or V-model methodologies.
• Ability to present technical work clearly and contribute to design reviews.
• Proficient with issue tracking and task management tools (e.g. JIRA).

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in motorsport or high-performance automotive environments.
• Scripting skills (e.g., Python, Perl) and build automation.
• Application development experience in Windows or Linux.
• Familiarity with hardware schematics and datasheets.
• Exposure to MATLAB Simulink or FPGA development.
• Willingness to learn and implement new technical solutions.
• Understanding of F1-specific systems (e.g., chassis control, power unit integration).

Values and Behaviours

• Passion for motorsport and continuous performance improvement.
• Team player with a results-driven mindset.
• Clear communicator with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently.

What we can offer you 

In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields.

At Motion Applied we firmly believe it's the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We're also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we're open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

• Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues).
• Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay.
• Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
• Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary
• Opportunity to join the Motion Applied Pension Plan
• Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
• Electric car scheme – opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period.

Who we are

Motion Applied are a medium-sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non-hierarchical, growth-orientated company, self-starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach.

Motion Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. Motion Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.