Senior Embedded Software Engineer

DCS Scaffolding; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to build cutting-edge safety-critical software for robotics and AI. You will work on high-reliability embedded systems and collaborate closely with diverse teams in a hybrid work setting. Ideal candidates should have strong C/C++ and RTOS experience, alongside a commitment to quality and mentorship. This is a unique opportunity to influence product development and engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ skills and experience with safety-critical embedded systems are essential.
• Experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or QNX is required.
• Confidence mentoring others in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Build high-reliability embedded software for robotics and AI.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and AI teams to ensure safety standards.
• Drive quality across the codebase while influencing engineering culture.

Skills

C/C++ skills

RTOS experience

Working knowledge of safety-critical embedded systems

Job description

Overview

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (RTOS + FW)

London (Hybrid)

£55-65k

Responsibilities

You’ll be building the next generation of safety-critical technology for robotics, autonomous systems and AI

In this role, you’ll design and deliver high-reliability embedded software that ensures AI and robotic systems behave safely in the real world. You’ll work hands-on across hardware platforms and RTOS environments, collaborate with systems, hardware, and AI teams, in building software that meets the highest safety standards.

This is a fast-moving startup environment; lots of ownership, meaningful technical challenges, and the chance to shape both the product and the engineering culture from the ground up.

What you’ll bring

• Working knowledge of safety-critical embedded systems
• Strong C/C++ skills and RTOS experience (e.g. FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX)
• Familiarity with safety critical standards
• Confidence mentoring others and driving quality across the codebase

What are you waiting for?!

What are you waiting for?!

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