About the job

The C++ Software Engineer position at Octagon Group in Cambridge is a full-time permanent role offering £80,000–£100,000 per year with hybrid working (3 days onsite). The role focuses on designing, developing, and debugging embedded software for telecoms applications using modern C++ (11/14/17), Embedded Linux, and the Yocto build system. Key responsibilities include building and customizing Linux distributions, working with RTOS, and interfacing with hardware protocols such as I2C, SPI, and UART. The position requires strong experience in embedded Linux development, hands-on Yocto expertise, and a background in real-time systems. Benefits include flexible working, 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and visa sponsorship for the right candidate. This is an opportunity to join an innovative Cambridge-based engineering team with over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, working on complex, mission-critical embedded systems with global impact.