Embedded Software Engineer - Linux

An opportunity has arisen to join the control software team of one of the fastest-growing companies in Cambridge. They develop the critical infrastructure fuelling the growth of high speed communications worldwide. The environment feels like an SME, with high ownership, freedom to be creative, fast-paced work, and cutting-edge R&D.

They provide great benefits, next-level development in very high demand skills, and a clear progression path in a growing organisation. This is the best time to join to make your mark on the future of comms technology in the heart of the UK's wireless & telecoms sector in Cambridge.

Work closely with the Software Architect and senior engineers to refine and implement scalable software architecture. Develop key software components, ensuring maintainability and performance. Contribute to architectural reviews and provide feedback on design decisions.

Take ownership of software modules, driving development from concept to deployment. Add features in existing or new codebases, demonstrating strong proficiency in C programming within embedded Linux environments. Collaborate with test engineers to define verification strategies and ensure thorough test coverage.

Analyse complex test results and implement corrective actions with minimal supervision. Collaborate with hardware designers and contribute in software-hardware integration efforts, interpreting hardware schematics and managing communication protocols (I2C, UART, SPI, USB).

Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-software interaction issues efficiently. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production to understand and diagnose potential software issues and resolve them. Produce the relevant project artefacts as required by the software development process.

Provide specific documentation related to product design to meet regulatory compliance and organisation requirements. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of experience in C programming language, its application in an embedded environment.

Familiarity with ARM microcontrollers. Familiarity with coding standards and best practices. 3+ years of experience in Linux-based systems development including some experience in Linux boot process, DTB and kernel drivers. ...

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