Looking for embedded software engineer jobs in the UK with visa sponsorship? KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions is recruiting for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer role based in Cambridge with hybrid working.

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Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in the UK: Overview
| Job Title | Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Zephyr RTOS) |
| Employer | KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions (for a client) |
| Location | Cambridge, hybrid work from home |
| Salary | £80,000–£85,000 per year |
| Job Type | Permanent, full-time |
| Experience | Substantial commercial embedded software and Zephyr RTOS experience |
| Visa Sponsorship | Available for the right candidate, with relocation package |
| Closing Date | Not specified in the available job information |
About the Employer
KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions is a specialist recruiter placing embedded software and electronics engineers. The role is for a client, an expanding engineering business investing in its Cambridge software team.
Job Responsibilities
- Architect and develop embedded firmware on Zephyr RTOS, with some bare-metal work
- Bring up prototype boards from first power using debugger, scope and logic analyser
- Design and maintain board-to-board interfaces including CAN, SPI, I²C, UART and RS422
- Build networked services including REST APIs, SNMP agents and OpenAPI specifications
- Develop and debug TCP and UDP layers and secure communications including authentication and firmware update
- Perform embedded Linux work on Yocto platforms and lead root cause analysis
- Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers on data and control interfaces
Requirements
- Substantial commercial experience of low-level embedded software and firmware
- Strong, demonstrable commercial Zephyr RTOS experience including devicetree, Kconfig and west
- Solid C and C++ skills for resource-constrained hardware
- Confidence reading schematics and datasheets plus board bring-up experience
- Practical debugging skills with scopes, logic analysers and software tools
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
Visa sponsorship is available for the right person, and a relocation package is offered. The listing does not specify restrictions on applicants currently outside the UK.
Salary and Benefits
- 37.5-hour week with hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy five more
- Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
- Share save scheme, training and development commitment
- Life assurance, income protection, electric vehicle scheme, cycle to work and paid volunteering day
- Confirmed visa sponsorship and relocation
- Competitive salary for the role
- Hybrid working
- Requires strong commercial Zephyr experience
- Employer is a recruiter for an undisclosed client
How to Apply
Send your CV to KO2 or contact them on 01423 876356 for a confidential discussion. Applications are handled through the recruiter.
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