Embedded Software Engineer

Mid Waysupply; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Leicestershire. This role, primarily office-based, will involve designing, developing, and testing embedded software solutions tailored to customer requirements. Candidates should have strong experience in Embedded C, familiarity with MISRA C standards, and exposure to unit testing methodologies. Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and use of Atlassian tools is essential. This position presents a great opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in a well-established team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Embedded C and some exposure to Embedded C++.
• Experience in embedded systems within a Linux environment (OS usage, not kernel development).
• Good understanding of MISRA C coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software solutions based on customer requirements.
• Ensure software development follows MISRA C standards.
• Use Atlassian tools for task tracking and collaboration.

Skills

Embedded C

Embedded C++

Unit testing methodologies

Atlassian tools (JIRA)

MISRA C standards

Embedded communication interfaces (CANBus, RS485)

Networking protocols (Ethernet)

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Leicestershire

Hybrid: 90% office based

Salary: £50,000

Zenovo are recruiting for an Embedded Software Engineer to join a well established team in Leicestershire. This role is largely office-based and involve, developing, and testing embedded software solutions based on customer system requirements. You will take ownership of assigned deliverables while working collaboratively as part of a wider engineering team on larger projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software solutions based on customer-provided system requirements
• Develop embedded software primarily in Embedded C, with some Embedded C++ development
• Work within a Linux environment, utilising the OS rather than Linux development
• Ensure software is developed in line with MISRA C coding standards
• Perform unit testing to validate functionality and reliability
• Use Atlassian tools, including JIRA, for task tracking, issue management, and collaboration
• Take ownership of individual software deliverables while contributing to team-based project goals
• Collaborate closely with other software, hardware, and systems engineers
• Debug, test, and support software across the full development lifecycle
• Produce clear technical documentation to support development and testing activities

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Embedded C, with some exposure to Embedded C++
• Experience working on embedded systems within a Linux environment (OS usage, not kernel or driver development)
• Good understanding and practical application of MISRA C standards
• Experience with unit testing methodologies and tools
• Familiarity with Atlassian toolsets, particularly JIRA
• Ability to customer system requirements and translate them into robust software designs
• Experience with embedded communication interfaces including CANBus and RS485
• Knowledge of networking protocols, particularly Ethernet