Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: We know salary transparency matters. While we can t list a figure on this advert, the client is genuinely flexible and open to shaping the package around the right person.
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: On-Site working.

A long established engineering and technology company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of embedded Linux and low level software development across its next generation of high performance products.

This is a hands on, influential role, working from concept through to production. You ll be responsible for developing robust embedded software, shaping platform architecture, and ensuring reliable performance across demanding environments. You ll collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to bring new platforms to life and support continuous product evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for new and existing products, from initial concept through to release.
• Design, implement, and optimise software running on embedded Linux platforms.
• Write high quality, efficient C code for low level drivers, board support packages, and system components.
• Contribute to C++ and Python development where appropriate across tooling, automation, and application layers.
• Perform software bring up, debugging, and validation on target hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab equipment.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration and early issue resolution.
• Support continuous improvement across software architecture, development processes, and documentation.
• Contribute to system level design discussions, helping shape future product platforms.

About You

• Strong experience developing embedded software within engineering or technology environments.
• Proven background in embedded Linux, low level programming, and hardware software integration.
• Confident writing production quality C, with additional experience in C++ and Python highly desirable.
• Comfortable working with build systems, toolchains, and version control workflows.
• Familiar with debugging tools, lab equipment, and hands on system bring up.
• Analytical, detail driven, and comfortable collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electronics, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with embedded Linux, device drivers, Yocto, or real time systems is highly advantageous.

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
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