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Date Added: Thu 17/07/2025

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Cambridge, CB2, UK
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Company: OCTAGON GROUP

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £55000 - £70000/annum

New Senior Embedded Software Engineer job based in Cambridge

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a pioneering organisation. Based in Cambridge, this permanent, full-time role offers the chance to work on high-impact, next-generation products used across military, defence, security, and industrial sectors.

This is a fantastic role for a highly skilled embedded software engineer eager to contribute to the development of complex systems in a fast-paced, innovation-led environment. You'll be working with a small, agile team focused on continuous product evolution and advanced engineering.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer job based in Cambridge:

* Develop and implement robust, high-performance embedded software for AR and infrared products.

* Design and deliver new features, debug software issues, and support deployed units in the field.

* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in electronics, mechanical, and systems engineering.

* Contribute to new product development and support continual improvement of existing platforms.

Required Experience and Skills for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer role:

* 5+ years of C++ experience with advanced features such as polymorphism, templates, smart pointers, and threading.

* Familiarity with C (as a plus).

* Experience working with microcontrollers (e.g., PIC32, ARM, or similar).

* Ability to interpret electronic schematics to inform software implementation.

Desirable Skills:

* Python or other scripting languages.

* Embedded Linux experience, including shell scripting and terminal use.

* Experience writing Linux kernel drivers and working with custom peripherals.

* Knowledge of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, sensor fusion algorithms (e.g. Kalman filters), and I2C debugging.

Apply now and take your career to the next level by contributing to breakthrough technology in a truly unique engineering environment
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