Octagon Group
Embedded Software Engineer
Requirements
A degree in Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience, is required, along with strong embedded C/C++ skills. Candidates should have experience with embedded processors or microcontrollers, embedded environments such as bare metal, RTOS, or Linux, hardware interfaces, integration, debugging, and testing.
Job Description
Embedded Software Engineer – Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum
Visa Sponsorship available
A new Embedded Software Engineer job in Cambridge is available with a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced RF and microwave solutions for the telecommunications, space, defence, and aerospace sectors.
Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop software and firmware for next-generation communication and control systems. Working alongside electronics, RF, FPGA, and systems engineers, you will contribute to the development, integration, and testing of high-performance products from concept through to production.
This Embedded Software Engineer job in Cambridge offers the opportunity to work across low-level firmware, real-time applications, and embedded platforms, helping integrate software with electronic hardware to deliver reliable systems.
Key responsibilities for the Embedded Software Engineer job in Cambridge:
- Design, develop, and test embedded software and firmware using C/C++.
- Develop software for microcontroller and processor-based platforms.
- Support hardware integration, board bring-up, and debugging.
- Develop and maintain communication interfaces such as Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and UART.
- Work closely with hardware, FPGA, and systems engineers to define requirements and resolve integration issues.
- Investigate software and system-level faults using appropriate debugging and test tools.
- Participate in code reviews, produce technical documentation, and support product development through to manufacture.
Skills and experience for the Embedded Software Engineer job in Cambridge:
- A degree in Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.
- Strong embedded C/C++ programming skills.
- Experience developing software for embedded processors or microcontrollers, ideally ARM-based platforms.
- Experience working in bare-metal, RTOS, or embedded Linux environments.
- A good understanding of hardware interfaces and software integration with electronic systems.
- Experience debugging and testing embedded software.
- Exposure to networking, Yocto, Zephyr, or secure embedded development would be beneficial.
Offering a salary of up to £80,000 per annum, this Embedded Software Engineer job in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire provides the opportunity to develop advanced technology within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
If you are interested in this Embedded Software Engineer job in Cambridge, APPLY NOW or contact us for more information.
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About Octagon Group
Octagon Group – Shaping the Future of Tech & Engineering... one person at a time. Octagon Group is a specialist recruitment partner for companies at the forefront of R&D, innovation, and advanced engineering. We work with pioneering organisations developing next-generation electronics, embedded systems, and complex technology solutions across industries such as aerospace, medical devices, telecommunications, automotive, and industrial tech. We connect technical teams with the brightest minds in engineering - from electronics and software to manufacturing and leadership. Whether you’re scaling up a new product, building a critical team, or growing at pace, we deliver recruitment solutions that are precise, flexible, and aligned to your goals. We offer permanent and contract recruitment, executive search, headhunt campaigns, and embedded RPO models. If you're designing, developing, or engineering the future—we want to be part of that journey. For more information, and to discuss Octagon Groups recruitment solutions, please contact us on +44 (0) 1525 306225 or email info@octagonGroup.co.uk . Visit http://www.OctagonGroup.co.uk to find out more.