Looking for senior embedded software engineer jobs in the UK with visa sponsorship? A client of KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for its Cambridge software team.

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in the UK: Overview
| Job Title | Senior Embedded Software Engineer |
| Employer | Undisclosed client via KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd |
| Location | Cambridge, hybrid work from home |
| Salary | £80,000–£85,000 per year |
| Job Type | Permanent, full-time |
| Experience | Substantial commercial low-level embedded software and firmware experience |
| Visa Sponsorship | Available for the right candidate, with relocation package |
| Closing Date | Not specified in the available job information |
About the Employer
The role is with an expanding engineering business that is investing and recruiting. KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd is handling applications for this Cambridge-based software team position.
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 interfaces including CAN, SPI, I²C, UART and RS422
- Build networked services and interfaces including REST APIs, SNMP agents and OpenAPI specifications
- Develop and debug TCP and UDP communication layers and secure protocols
- Work on embedded Linux on Yocto-based platforms, including services, daemons and device drivers
- Lead root cause analysis and write requirements, interface specs and documentation
Requirements
- Substantial commercial experience of low-level embedded software and firmware
- Strong, demonstrable Zephyr RTOS experience, including devicetree, Kconfig, driver model and west
- Solid C and C++ skills for resource-constrained hardware
- Confidence reading schematics and datasheets
- Proven board bring-up and hardware-to-software integration experience
- Practical debugging skills with scopes, logic analysers and software tools
- Ability to explain technical work clearly in writing and in person
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
Visa sponsorship is available for the right person, and there is a relocation package. This listing is open to international applicants who meet the technical requirements. KO2 will discuss eligibility during the application process.
Salary and Benefits
- 37.5-hour week with hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy five more
- Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
- Share save scheme
- Training and development commitment
- Life assurance and income protection
- Electric vehicle scheme, cycle-to-work and paid volunteering day
- Visa sponsorship available
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid working
- Employer not disclosed
- Zephyr experience essential
How to Apply
Applications are handled by KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd. Send a CV or apply via the LinkedIn posting for this role.
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