Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer C++ / Yocto / Embedded Linux

• Location: Cambridge, UK (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
• Salary: £70,000 - £100,000 per annum
• Benefits: Flexible working, hybrid pattern (3 days onsite), 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, visa sponsorship available

Are you a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with strong expertise in modern C++, Yocto, and embedded Linux systems? A well-established engineering team in Cambridge is looking for an experienced software engineer to work on complex, mission-critical telecoms products. With over 30 years of innovation in the telecommunications industry, this Cambridge-based company offers the chance to work on real-time embedded systems used across global communications networks. This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days onsite in Cambridge, with flexibility built in. Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and debug embedded software for telecoms applications in a Linux environment
• Write high-performance applications using modern C++ (11/14/17)
• Build and customise embedded Linux distributions using the Yocto build system
• Work with RTOS for real-time functionality
• Interface with hardware using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, etc.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in embedded Linux development
• Strong knowledge of C++ (11/14/17) in real-time systems
• Hands-on experience with Yocto Project
• Background in RTOS-based embedded software development
• Familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative R&D team

Why Join This Team in Cambridge?

• Be part of a long-established, innovative company at the forefront of telecoms engineering
• Work on complex, high-impact embedded systems
• Enjoy a hybrid work model based in Cambridge (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and long-term career development
• Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate

If you re a Senior Embedded C++ Software Engineer or Embedded Linux Developer looking to work in Cambridge on exciting real-time applications, this could be your next step. Apply now to discuss the opportunity in more detail and take the next step in your embedded systems career. About Octagon Group Company Profile Modal Window