Embedded Linux Software Engineer

1 month ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Best.Energy Full time

Embedded Linux Software Engineer


Ready to make a measurable impact in energy-saving technology?

Does the "IT" in IoT mean Interesting Technology to you? If Linux in an embedded environment excites you, we’d love to talk


About Us

At Best Energy, we leverage IoT to measure energy use, identify wastage, and help customers cut costs while saving the planet. We save energy before it’s even used

We have in-house hardware design, a proprietary cloud platform, and install end-to-end solutions on customer sites—giving you the opportunity to work across our full technology spectrum.


Your Role

As a Software Engineer with us, you’ll:

  • Contribute to our established Perl codebase, adding features and resolving customer issues
  • Assist in developing our next-generation tech stack
  • Work on software design, testing, and integration with our custom embedded devices
  • Collaborate with cloud, electronics, and service teams to develop effective engineering solutions

About Best.Energy

Our mission is to create more energy-efficient, sustainable environments. Our R&D and product development teams include embedded software engineers, electronics engineers, cloud/web engineers, and data scientists. Together, we deliver world-class technology to partners worldwide, supporting the most effective form of sustainability—saving energy before it’s even used.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Eniscope development team to enhance software for our unique hardware
  • Ensure design and implementation are effective and on schedule
  • Innovate in a growth industry with integration into our cloud platform and data analysis tools
  • Participate in daily Zoom stand-ups to discuss progress, challenges, and solutions in a lightweight agile environment


What We’re Looking For

  • Strong communication skills with a positive attitude
  • Proficiency in coding for embedded Linux environments using languages like Perl (experience with new languages is a plus)
  • Ability to work well across teams, including cloud engineering and electronic design
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and ideally IoT; knowledge of internet security is beneficial
  • Understanding of commercial electrical systems (three-phase power knowledge is a bonus)


Our Current Stack

  • Primary: Perl, PHP, Linux, MQTT, LoRa (wireless), Modbus
  • Work Environment: Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Google Workspace


Considering for Our New Stack

  • Golang, Docker, RabbitMQ


Life at Best.Energy


We’re on a mission with a supportive, inclusive culture and custom-designed Bristol HQ. Our benefits include:

  • Flexible, remote, or hybrid working options
  • 10% learning time
  • Flexible hours with core hours from 10:00-15:00, Monday-Friday
  • 33 days of flexible holiday
  • NEST Pension Scheme
  • 2 Volunteer Days per year
  • Enhanced parental and family care leave policies


We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. If you need adjustments during the application process, please let us know.



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