Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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SAIF Autonomy is building the Trust Layer for Physical AI and Autonomous Systems. The next generation of safety-tech that will unlock the true benefits of AI, for humanity.

Location:

SAIF HQ, Tower Bridge, London, UK

Employment Type:

Permanent – Full Time

Reporting To:
Head of Engineering

SAIF is a fast-growing start-up with ambitious goals and our culture reflects that. We’re building something meaningful and we’re looking for people who are genuinely energised by that journey.

• You’ll thrive here if you enjoy taking ownership, wearing multiple hats, learning quickly and are comfortable working beyond core hours when the work demands it - not because it’s expected day-to-day, but because seeing progress matters.
• Our team is driven by the satisfaction of building, solving hard problems and moving fast together, embracing collaboration and change as part of start-up life. We’re looking for people who want to be part of something being built from the ground up, who enjoy the momentum and responsibility that comes with it and who bring commitment, curiosity and teamwork to everything they do.

SAIF Autonomy is seeking an exceptional Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team building cutting‑edge Runtime Assurance systems for AI and robotics applications. You will play a vital role in developing the safety-critical embedded software components that ensure the safe and reliable operation of our solutions.

SAIF Autonomy offers a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies that shape the future of AI and robotics safety.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded software for SAIF Systems’ Runtime Assurance platform across various hardware architectures and real‑time operating systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices for safety‑critical software development, such as DO-178C, ISO 26262 and IEC 61508.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including hardware engineers, systems architects, and AI/ML experts, to integrate embedded software components seamlessly into the overall system.
• Conduct code reviews, performance optimizations, and thorough testing (unit, integration, and system‑level) to maintain the highest quality standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team’s software development processes, tooling and methodologies.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior embedded software engineers.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field. Or equivalent experience with a strong focus on embedded systems and real‑time software development.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in embedded software development, with a proven track record in delivering safety‑critical systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with real‑time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX) and embedded hardware architectures (e.g., ARM, x86, FPGA).
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile, Continuous Integration and Test‑Driven Development.
• Experience with safety-critical software development standards and certification processes (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• SAIF offer a salary sacrifice pension with a 5% matched company contribution
• EV Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• More exciting benefits to come as we grow

Our software enables assured, trustworthy deployment of both traditional deterministic autonomy and AI or novel control methods, in any application, for the first time. We do this with no need for data or communications links and we begin the journey by applying our tech to autonomous systems in the aerospace and land domains.

SAIF’s products are future‑focused, compliance‑ready & built for safety‑critical…