About the job

This position is for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer specializing in C++, Yocto, and embedded Linux systems, based in Cambridge, UK, offering a hybrid work model with three days onsite. The successful candidate will design, develop, and debug high-performance embedded software for mission-critical telecom applications, working with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and interfacing with low-level hardware protocols such as I2C, SPI, and UART. Responsibilities also include building and customizing embedded Linux distributions using the Yocto build system, contributing to the development of complex, real-time systems, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary R&D team. Candidates must have proven experience in modern C++ (11/14/17), embedded Linux development, RTOS-based software, and low-level hardware interfaces, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary of £80,000 to £100,000 per annum, flexible hybrid working, 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for long-term career development. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates, making this role accessible to international applicants seeking to work in the UK telecoms and embedded systems industry.