Embedded Engineer

3 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom SoCode Recruitment Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

We are looking for an engineer who lives in C++ and Rust — someone who loves building fast, reliable, low-level systems that run on real hardware in real missions.

What You'll Do

  • Build high-performance embedded software in C++ and Rust
  • Own features from design to deployment
  • Optimise for speed, memory, and reliability
  • Debug complex, real-world issues across hardware + Linux
  • Work closely with RF, DSP, and platform teams

What you'll bring

  • Deep C++ (modern standards, ideally 17 )
  • Strong Rust fundamentals
  • Hands-on embedded/Linux systems experience
  • A clean-code mindset and sharp debugging instincts

Why us?

  • Your code powers mission-critical systems used worldwide
  • Small, elite engineering team — real ownership, zero fluff
  • Hybrid, flexible, and fast-moving


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