Embedded Platform Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer - Linux-Based Communication Systems - Cambridge
Salary: £45k - £60k + benefits

A global leader in secure communication systems is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing Linux platform team. You'll help deliver high-performance digital radio products designed for public safety, transport, utilities, and military use - robust devices built for mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop embedded software for Linux-based radio platforms

• Debug and resolve real-time software issues at system and component level

• Write and maintain unit tests and integration test frameworks

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering)

• Experience with embedded C or C++ development

• Exposure to embedded Linux or RTOS-based environments

• Knowledge of multi-threaded, event-driven systems

• Experience using development tools for profiling, debugging, and memory analysis

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a desire to work on challenging, real-world systems

• Familiarity with version control and issue tracking tools

Nice to have:

• Ability to interpret hardware schematics and use lab equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes)

• Experience working on multi-core or multi-processor systems

This is a great opportunity to get hands-on with embedded software used in demanding, high-reliability environments. If you're passionate about Linux platforms and want to build systems that make a real-world impact - apply now.