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Embedded Software Engineer

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Summary

On-site embedded software engineer (near Chesterfield/Didsbury, Manchester) developing, maintaining, and supporting embedded software and firmware for products serving the manufacturing sector. Day-to-day work involves C/C++ on microcontrollers, system testing, firmware updates, and technical documentation.

Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Proven experience in embedded or systems software development
  • Experience programming with C, C++, or similar low-level languages
  • Knowledge of microcontrollers
  • Embedded systems and hardware knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Desirable: Linux, control systems, real-time operating systems, testing, and communication protocols
Responsibilities:
  • Develop, maintain, and support embedded software
  • Carry out system testing
  • Support firmware updates
  • Contribute to new product development
  • Maintain and improve products
  • Produce and maintain clear technical documentation
Technologies:
  • Embedded
  • Firmware
  • Hardware
  • Support
  • Linux
  • C++
  • Network

More:

We are an established and growing business expanding our Embedded Development team. We develop reliable, well-documented, and supportable systems for the manufacturing sector. This is an on-site role near Chesterfield, offering great benefits, comprehensive on-the-job training, and continuous professional development. You will join a supportive team environment with experienced engineers and opportunities to learn and progress your career and technical skill set.

last updated 36 week of 2026

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