Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Shou; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Stirling is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design and development of embedded control systems for next-generation medical devices. This hands-on role involves real-time software development, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in embedded systems, strong proficiency in C/C++, and a background in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software/firmware development experience.
• Experience developing with FPGA (VHDL) and digital interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART).
• Experience with RTOS or bare-metal applications.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing real-time embedded software for medical applications.
• Creating and testing firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
• Leading verification and documentation activities in line with IEC 62304 and ISO 13485 standards.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded software development

Real-time systems

FPGA development

Debugging skills

Testing skills

Documentation skills

Education

Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

About the job Senior Embedded SW Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Stirling | Hybrid (Office-based with up to 1 day remote working)
Permanent | Flexible start/stop times

Are you ready to build software that truly makes a difference?

We're looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take a lead role in the design and development of embedded control systems for next-generation medical devices. This is a hands-on, technical position where your expertise will directly contribute to real-world health innovations.

What Youll Be Doing

• Designing and developing real-time embedded software in C/C++ for complex medical applications.
• Creating and testing firmware for microcontroller-based systems with a focus on safety and reliability.
• Supporting FPGA development (VHDL) and integrating it with hardware systems.
• Collaborating closely with electronics and systems teams to deliver seamless hardware-software integration.
• Leading verification, validation, and documentation activities in line with IEC 62304 and ISO 13485 standards.
• Participating in design reviews, software FMEA, and regulatory submissions.
• Providing mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers.

What Were Looking For

• Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of embedded software/firmware development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++, with experience in real-time systems and microcontroller platforms.
• Experience developing with FPGA (VHDL) and digital interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, etc).
• Background in a regulated industry such as medical devices, defence, aerospace, or automotive.
• Strong debugging, testing, and documentation skills.
• Experience with RTOS or bare-metal applications.
• Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, or related safety standards.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, and automated testing frameworks.
• Involvement in software risk management and traceability.
• Experience working across NPI, manufacturing, or quality teams.