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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

• Field: Electronics
• Deadline: 2026-03-21 03:03
• Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Are you an Embedded Software Engineer with 5+ years' experience ready to step into a senior role?

Or an established Senior Embedded Software Engineer seeking a fresh technical challenge in an open, collaborative environment?

If so, this could be an excellent opportunity.

My client, based in Cambridgeshire, is a leading European designer and manufacturer of electronic test instruments and laboratory power supplies, supplying customers in over 50 countries worldwide. They are also one of the UK's largest distributors of test and measurement equipment, representing major American, European, and Japanese brands.

Skills and Experience required for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer role based in Cambridgeshire:

Extensive experience in embedded firmware development and system architecture
Strong proficiency in C/C++, RTOS, and low-level interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART)
Solid understanding of microcontrollers, SoCs, and hardware/software co-design
Experience with system-level design, performance optimisation, and fault tolerance

Desirable Experience for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer role based in Cambridgeshire:

Background in safety-critical systems and compliance standards
Familiarity with modern development tools (Git, CI/CD, static analysis)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with real-time operating systems (e.G. FreeRTOS)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking organisation offering an excellent technical environment and a competitive package. The role provides long-term career progression within a continually growing business.

To apply for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer role based in Cambridgeshire, please send your CV to Kyle Graveney at (url removed)