Embedded Software Engineer

Cambridge
11 months ago
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Embedded Software Engineer – Cambridge - £35-55K

Hexwired have partnered with an exciting electronics manufacturer in the Cambridge area who are looking for a new member of their experienced engineering team. They are looking for a candidate with a strong academic background and a couple of years of experience in a software engineering setting.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development, coding, and testing of embedded software for high speed electronics devices and systems.

  • Collaborate with digital hardware engineers to integrate embedded software and firmware.

  • Participate in debugging and troubleshooting embedded systems, focusing on signal processing and communication protocols.

  • Develop and optimize low-level drivers, real-time systems, and communication stacks for wireless applications.

  • Write and maintain clean, efficient, and well-documented code following coding standards.

  • Participate in code reviews, team meetings, and design discussions.

    Requirements:

  • Masters degree or above in Maths, Physics, Computer Science or related technical subject.

  • At least 3 As at A-Level.

  • Experience with C, C++, Python or other related programming languages.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and development processes.

  • Good communication skills for documenting and discussing technical details with the engineering team.

    Desired:

  • Software or electronics engineering experience in an industrial or research setting.

  • Understanding of wireless systems.

    This growing company in Cambridgeshire is offering £35-55K and a great benefits package. If you think that this Embedded Software Engineer role would be a good fit for you, apply today!

    For more information on this role or any other jobs across; FPGA, Mixed-Signal, Electronics, Hardware, Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Golang Development, Machine Learning, Data Science or Simulation contact us today

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