2933 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Embedded Systems Engineer
£50,000 - 60,000
Cross Street, South Wirral
£50,000 - 60,000
Requirements
Must:
- Proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer ideally)
- Experience developing across embedded Linux and cross-platform desktop systems
- Scripting skills in Python and Bash
- Experience with CMake, make, and CI/CD systems (GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, etc.)
- Solid understanding of Embedded Linux, particularly Buildroot
- Confident debugging across firmware, OS, and application layers
- Familiarity with Docker for embedded builds and containerised testing
- Experience with Qt and GUI development on Windows and Linux
- Knowledge of MQTT and distributed messaging systems
Responsibilities
- Investigating and resolving complex bugs across embedded and desktop systems
- Implementing fixes alongside systemic quality and reliability improvements
- Developing and maintaining automated test, diagnostic, and release validation tools using Python and Bash
- Enhancing CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware (Buildroot / make) and desktop applications (CMake / Qt)
- Integrating static analysis, quality gates, and release validation
- Defining, monitoring, and improving key reliability metrics (crash frequency, memory stability, startup success)
- Improving diagnostic visibility through structured logging, crash capture, and telemetry (MQTT)
Description
We are a technology-led company based in Chester, offering a competitive salary up to £60,000 and a strong benefits package. Our role provides hybrid and flexible working options and is technically challenging, allowing for real ownership and impact. We foster a collaborative, engineering-focused culture with clear progression opportunities. This is a standout opportunity for an Embedded Systems Engineer with a passion for reliability, quality, and complex systems.
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