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Salary: £59,000 - 99,000 per year
Requirements: Degree (2:1 or above) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related subjectCommercial experience developing embedded software, firmware, or device softwareExperience working on complex embedded systems or hardware-based productsStrong understanding of systems architecture, integration, and software designExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAbility to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesDesirable: experience with cloud-connected systems, cybersecurity, application software development, AI/ML, or regulated environmentsDesirable: previous technical leadership or mentoring responsibilities Responsibilities: Design and develop embedded software and firmware for complex embedded devices and physical productsDefine software and system architectures for connected and embedded systemsLead technical delivery across software, electronics, and systems engineering teamsSolve integration, performance, and reliability challenges across complex systemsWork with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to define technical solutionsMentor engineers and contribute to technical decision-making and best practicesSupport the development of innovative technologies across a range of sectors and applications Technologies: AICloudEmbeddedFirmwareHardwareSupportC++Security More:
We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer for a permanent, full-time role in Cambridge, United Kingdom, within our Deep Tech department. You will take a leading role in the design, architecture, and delivery of complex software-enabled systems, with opportunities to grow in systems architecture, technical leadership, and multidisciplinary problem-solving while remaining involved in embedded software engineering. You will collaborate with software, electronics, systems, and mechanical engineers on innovative products across industries and technologies. The role offers exposure to varied embedded technologies and engineering challenges, influence over system architecture and technical direction, and opportunities to develop technical leadership and consulting expertise. Benefits include an annual performance-related bonus, long-term share incentive scheme, enhanced pension contribution, private medical insurance, free onsite meals, life assurance, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced parental leave, electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, and relocation support where applicable.
last updated 40 week of 2026