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Platform Recruitment LimitedCambridge, Cambridgeshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 5 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This long-term contract offers a fantastic opportunity to apply your embedded C/C++ and wireless integration expertise to innovative connected medical devices, with a flexible hybrid work model allowing you to contribute from Cambridge two days a week. You'll thrive here if you possess strong debugging skills with STM32 microcontrollers and a passion for low-power firmware development, so we encourage you to apply and explore this exciting role!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
On Site
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Posted
1 week ago
Jira

Job Description

Embedded Linux Software Engineer | £55-70k DOE + bonus | Cambridge

My client is an essential company in the communications and data industry. Their presence spans hundreds of countries, and their engineering makes up a vital part of the global networking infrastructure.

They are looking for Embedded Software Engineers with strong Linux experience to join their software R&D team.

Responsibilities:

  • Design & implement software solutions in C
  • Integrate Linux software with hardware, interpreting schematics
  • Collaborate with other teams to analyse technical issues and contribute to their timely and effective resolution

Requirements:

  • Experienced in developing ARM MCUs in C
  • Confident with Linux-based systems development, including experience with the Linux boot process, DTB, and kernel drivers
  • Familiar with networking protocols
  • Proficiency in developing user-level software that interacts with the Linux operating system

Bonus skills:

  • Familiarity with Yocto
  • Experience with Git & JIRA

Apply now if you have a passion for networking, Linux, and C. Become a key player in the development of advanced network infrastructure!

Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.

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