Embedded Software Engineer
Trowbridge, Wiltshire (Hybrid)

Up to -56,000 DOE

Our client, a well-established name in the automotive sector, is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded platforms within a business that offers genuine flexibility, technical challenge, and room to grow.

The Role

You''ll be involved in the design, development, and delivery of embedded software for automotive applications, working across the full development lifecycle from concept through to production. You''ll collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and test engineering teams to deliver robust, reliable embedded solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software using C/C++ for automotive platforms
• Work with FreeRTOS to build and maintain real-time embedded applications
• Develop and support embedded Linux-based systems
• Debug and optimize firmware across the full development lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and test engineering
• Contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement of development practices

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development
• Hands-on experience with FreeRTOS
• Experience working with embedded Linux
• Solid understanding of embedded systems development tools and methodologies
• Automotive industry experience is highly desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skills

• Yocto Project experience
• Docker / containerization experience

What''s on Offer

• Salary up to -56,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working - flexibility to work from home
• The opportunity to work on innovative automotive embedded technology
• A collaborative, technically strong engineering environment

If you''re an embedded software engineer with automotive experience and are looking for your next challenge in a role that offers real flexibility, r we''d love to hear from you.