Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software EngineerValid UK Right to Work RequiredLocation: Oxfordshire (Hybrid - 2-3 days office-based)Salary: £55k+ BenefitsThe OpportunityWe're partnering with an innovative technology organisation in Oxfordshire that is looking to appoint an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team.You'll be responsible for designing, developing and testing embedded software solutions used within complex hardware products. Working closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers and product teams, you'll contribute to the full software development life-cycle, from initial design through to integration and deployment.This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working close to hardware, solving complex technical challenges and contributing to products that have a real-world impact.Responsibilities:Design, develop and maintain embedded software applications using C/C++Develop software for embedded systems and micro-controller-based platformsWork closely with hardware and systems engineers to integrate software and electronicsDebug and troubleshoot software and hardware issuesDevelop, test and maintain firmware throughout the product life-cycleWrite clean, efficient and reliable embedded codePerform code reviews and contribute to engineering best practicesSupport software testing, validation and release processesProduce technical documentation and contribute to design discussionsAssist with continuous improvement of development processes and toolingRequired Skills & Experience:Commercial experience developing embedded softwareStrong programming experience in C/C++Experience working with micro-controllers and embedded systemsUnderstanding of embedded software development principlesExperience debugging embedded applicationsKnowledge of communication protocols such as:UARTSPII2CCANExperience working with hardware interfaces and debugging toolsFamiliarity with version control systems such as GitAbility to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering teamDesirable Skills:Experience with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX)ARM Cortex-M experienceEmbedded LinuxPython scripting for automation/testingExperience with STM32, NXP, Nordic or similar micro-controllersCI/CD within embedded environmentsSafety-critical software developmentAutomotive, aerospace, medical device or defence experienceKnowledge of electronics and PCB design principlesWhat's On Offer:£55k+ salary packageHybrid working modelOpportunity to work on innovative technology productsPension schemePrivate healthcareFlexible working arrangementsTraining and professional development opportunitiesCollaborative engineering environmentClear technical progression opportunitiesIdeal Backgrounds:Candidates from the following industries would be highly relevant:RoboticsAutomotiveDefenceAerospaceMedical DevicesIndustrial AutomationScientific TechnologyIoT / Connected DevicesTPBN1_UKTJ