Temporary/CasualTechnology

Embedded Systems Engineer

ZENOVO LTDEast Midlands, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 28 Oct 2026

Why this role stands out

Take your engineering career to the next level at ZENOVO LTD, where you will lead the architecture of complex systems while enjoying the perfect balance of collaborative on-site innovation and flexible remote work. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives on technical ownership and wants to make a lasting impact within a supportive, high-growth environment offering a highly competitive salary. Apply today to shape the future of cutting-edge embedded products and accelerate your professional development.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeTemporary/Casual

Work modeOn Site

LocationEast Midlands, UK, United Kingdom

Embedded SystemsC++IoTLinuxSystem Design

Job description

Job Title: Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)
Salary: Competitive DOE
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer / Software Architect to join our engineering team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in defining the software architecture of complex embedded products, working at both the system and component level.
You will be responsible for treating an embedded product as a collection of interconnected hardware modules, each with its own software components, and designing robust software architectures that enable these components to work together seamlessly.
This role requires someone who can think strategically about embedded system design while remaining hands-on with implementation, integration and testing.
Key Responsibilities

Design and architect software for complex embedded systems comprising multiple hardware components.
Define software architecture and interfaces between hardware and software modules.
Evaluate different software and hardware interface options, providing clear technical reasoning and design justification.
Develop integration strategies to ensure software components function together as a complete embedded product.
Design comprehensive test strategies and test plans covering individual software components and full system integration.
Work closely with hardware and software engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
Contribute to technical decision-making, architecture reviews and best engineering practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in an Embedded Systems Engineer, Software Architect, or similar senior embedded engineering role.
Demonstrable experience architecting software for embedded products consisting of multiple hardware and software components.
Strong C and C++ programming skills.
Commercial Linux development experience.
Experience evaluating hardware/software interfaces and making sound architectural decisions.
Strong understanding of embedded software integration and system-level design.
Experience developing structured software test plans and integration testing strategies.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Experience developing embedded IoT products.