Embedded Software Engineer

ZenovoUnited Kingdom🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Apr 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Unlock your potential as an Embedded Software Engineer with Zenovo, a leader in next-generation IoT solutions, offering a competitive salary up to £65k and hybrid flexibility. You'll thrive in this role if you are passionate about developing cutting-edge embedded software and possess strong C/C++, Linux, and microcontroller experience. Embrace this exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative technology and advance your career with a reputable company.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

United Kingdom

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Job Description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £55k (DOE)
We re looking for a talented and motivated Embedded Software Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to design, implement, and test embedded software across a range of microcontrollers, microprocessors, and Linux-based systems, contributing to innovative products and solutions.

About the Role

Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software using C/C++.
Develop software for microcontrollers and microprocessors, including PIC and STM32 series, as well as embedded Linux systems.
Work with Linux kernels, bootloaders, device drivers and Board Support Packages (BSPs).
Use Linux build systems such as Yocto to create custom Linux distributions.
Collaborate with hardware engineers on new hardware bring-up and debugging hardware/software interfaces.
Implement and troubleshoot hardware communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C and Ethernet.
Use hardware debugging tools including oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
Develop software supporting TCP/IP and UDP network protocols.
Apply an understanding of basic network security concepts to embedded systems.

About You

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
5+ years' experience in embedded software development.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
Hands-on experience developing embedded software for microcontrollers and/or microprocessors.
Strong experience with embedded Linux, including kernel, Bootloaders, Device drivers, BSPs, and User interface engines
Familiarity with Linux build systems such as Yocto.
Good understanding of digital and analogue circuits and hardware principles.
Experience using hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
Experience with hardware communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C and Ethernet.
Understanding of TCP/IP and UDP network protocols.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as within a small, collaborative engineering team.