Embedded Linux Developer

Tech Connect Group
Great Chesterford, United Kingdom
3 months ago
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Embedded Software Engineer – Embedded Linux & MCU

Location: South of Cambridge, UK (good road/rail access)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview:

A leading UK engineering consultancy is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with strong experience in embedded Linux and broader embedded systems. The role offers exposure to diverse projects across sensing, robotics, communications, and IoT, with opportunities to work on both Linux-based systems and bare-metal/RTOS environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to projects from concept through to delivery across multiple sectors, including industrial, defence, and medical.

Develop software on embedded Linux systems (Arm-based SoCs) and maintain custom Linux images (Yocto, device trees, kernel/user space).

Develop on RTOS and bare-metal systems across multiple silicon vendors (e.g., STMicroelectronics, Microchip).

Support system bring-up, board integration, debugging, and performance optimisation.

Collaborate closely with FPGA, electronics, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Participate in project planning, documentation, and maintaining good software engineering practices.

Candidate Requirements:

Proven embedded Linux development experience, including Yocto, SoC platforms, and device-tree knowledge.

Strong C/C++ skills; real-time embedded development experience desirable.

Ability to adapt to new technologies and a motivation to work in a consultancy environment.

Experience with higher-level languages for tooling/test automation (e.g., Python, C#/.NET) is a plus.

Broader embedded experience (RTOS, bare-metal, hardware interfacing, DSP, protocols, state machines) advantageous.

Capable of diagnosing complex system-level issues and reading electronics schematics.

Strong communication skills and ability to produce technical documentation.

Benefits & Culture:

Competitive salary and excellent package.

Stimulating consultancy environment with variety and new challenges.

Support for career progression and professional development.

Friendly, collaborative workplace with regular social events

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