Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer - Barnsley Hybrid

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer or Electronics Design Engineer looking to develop your Embedded Development skills in a collaborative and positive work culture? We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a small R&D team where you'll contribute to the development of innovative automotive IoT products that use RF and wired communications to keep vehicles connected to the cloud.

With their commitment to Learning/Development you'll receive strong expert support and mentorship which means you’ll learn more, become even better at your job, and open doors to various promotions in the future. You'll also have more job stability as you’d be joining a team where people tend to stay for the long haul with their impressive staff retention. Come to a place where job satisfaction is as important as productivity with good work life balance.

It is a Hybrid role with 2/3 days in the office a week. If you’re an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking for meaningful technical ownership, impactful projects, in a supportive environment, this is for you.

The Embedded Software Engineer will be involved in the full life cycle development of existing and next generation systems which utilise mobile technologies. You’ll work across the full development lifecycle, gaining exposure from board bring-up all the way to application-level software. Their new line of next generation product devices are modular, ARM based, use DSP techniques, and operate on tailored, embedded, operating systems to deliver high performance.

• Contribute to the design, development, and optimisation of embedded software (C/C++)
• Support requirements analysis and architectural discussions
• Implement, debug, and test firmware on embedded targets
• Work closely with senior engineers on complex features, reviews, and problem-solving
• Help plan and execute software verification and validation
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and test teams across the product lifecycle
• Produce clear technical documentation and follow engineering standards.

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3–5 years of commercial embedded development experience and strong skills in Embedded C or C++
• Good knowledge of bare metal, microcontrollers, build systems, and debugging tools
• Ability to read schematics and component datasheets
• Understanding of software design principles and development life cycles.

• Experience of development with ARM processors
• Automotive experience
• RF and/or wired communications experience
• CAN, OBDII, J1939

A well established, stable, medium-sized, company that designs and manufactures innovative service equipment for the automotive industry. With customers including all major vehicle manufacturers, they operate across the UK, Germany, the US, and China. Their achievements include the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and recognition in the London Stock Exchange Group's “1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.” They are committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel valued and supported.

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