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Embedded Software Engineer

ZENOVO LTDLeicester, Leicestershire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 1 Jun 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to develop cutting-edge IoT solutions with a competitive salary up to £65k, perfect for experienced Embedded Software Engineers eager to enhance their skills in C/C++, Linux, and secure communication protocols. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values innovation and offers significant career growth potential as you contribute to next-generation technology. Apply today to join a forward-thinking team and shape the future of embedded systems.

Quick Overview

Salary
£65k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Title: Embedded Software EngineerLocation: Leicestershire (hybrid – 3 days per week onsite)Salary: Up to £65k (depending on experience) We’re looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company developing next-generation IoT solutions. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, developing, and testing software for embedded systems. If you’re an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on next generation technology, we want to hear from you!About the Role:
  • Develop low-level embedded software, including device drivers, and RTOS/kernel components.
  • Integrate secure IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, BLE).
  • Build automated test frameworks, run HIL testing, and support prototype validation.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware teams and maintain technical documentation.
  • Participate in CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and software delivery.
About you:
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong experience in C/C++, Linux, and Python - scripting (Shell/Bash) a plus.
  • Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32).
  • Knowledge of low-power design, IoT protocols, and secure data transmission.
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Pytest, Unity, Robot Framework) and debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes).
  • Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
Desirable skills:
  • Yocto, OTA updates, bootloader development, SPI/I2C/UART/GPIO, wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa), TDD/BDD practices, hardware simulation/testing.
Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updates CV.

Skills

Shell
Embedded Systems
TDD
Azure
BDD
Bash
C++
Git
GitLab CI
IoT
Jenkins
Python
Unity
pytest

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