Embedded Software Engineer

2 days ago


Newcastle Upon Tyne UK, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £50,000

Office Location: Newcastle


The Role:

A renowned leader in bespoke software and industrial grade hardware solutions sector with an international customer base is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team in North Shields. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing embedded software solutions for cutting-edge products. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the full embedded software development life cycle, with a focus on C/C++ programming in real-time environments including both Windows and Linux platforms.


This is a great opportunity to apply your embedded software expertise and drive innovation in a growing company with an established presence in the industry.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop embedded software solutions for real-time systems
  • Work with embedded hardware and communicate via protocols such as RS232, SPI, I2C, USB
  • Develop and optimize embedded applications for Windows and Linux platforms
  • Collaborate across teams to define, design, and deploy new software features
  • Support the full software lifecycle from initial design through to testing and deployment


Skills Required:

  • Strong experience with C/C++ programming
  • Solid expertise in embedded software design and development
  • Experience with Microchip PIC, ARM, or Atmel microcontrollers
  • Degree qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field


This role offers the opportunity to work on next-generation products while ensuring the ongoing support and improvement of existing solutions. You’ll be part of a stable, well-funded company that prioritizes product innovation and development, with a clear focus on embedded systems.


Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with Linux Kernel or device driver development
  • Familiarity with embedded communication protocols: RS232, SPI, I2C, USB


For more information, please get in touch with Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.


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