C++ Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Job Title : C++ Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)
Location : Cambridge (On-Site)
Salary : £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience)

NOTE : Only candidates with permanent, unrestricted UK working rights will be considered, as visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Overview:

On behalf of a Cambridge-based client, we are looking for a C++ Software Engineer to work on Embedded Systems for a range of Medical Products.
The client develops innovative sensor-based medical electronics for advanced measurement and assessment applications.

Combining advanced sensors, electronics, and life-science technology, my client's product products deliver fast, accurate, real-time results. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, electronics, and healthcare, developing technology with real-world impact.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of software with a strong focus on machine control, instrumentation, hardware integration, and experimental workflows.

This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a few years of commercial experience looking to make a step into a role where they can have a true impact!

Job Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development of software controlling instrumentation and experimental workflows.
Develop and maintain software interfaces to firmware and hardware components, including microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators.
Support the implementation of reliable communication between software and physical devices.
Help diagnose and resolve issues across hardware and software boundaries.
Contribute to the development of backend systems, data handling, and experiment execution.
Support rapid prototyping and iteration of new hardware and experimental features.
Assist with integrating new capabilities into the existing software platform.
Maintain and improve the existing software codebase.
Fix bugs and improve overall system robustness, reliability, and performance.
Contribute to unit, integration, and system-level testing.
Work closely with scientists, electronics engineers, mechanical engineers, and other technical teams to understand requirements and constraints.
Contribute to technical discussions, solution design, and software architecture.
Support the continued development and evolution of complex, multidisciplinary products.
Follow good software engineering practices and contribute to maintaining a high-quality, maintainable codebase.
Experience Required:
Degree in Software, Electronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
2+ years' professional experience in software development for Embedded Systems (Bonus if it is in a regulated industry/sector)
Strong programming skills in C++ and Python for Embedded Systems.
Experience with Embedded and/or Control Systems, Instrumentation and Hardware.
Experience interfacing software with hardware such as microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, or other instrumentation.
Good understanding of Git, automated build processes, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to software development and debugging.
Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies, systems, and concepts and apply them effectively in a practical environment.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across software, hardware and wider engineering disciplines
A genuine interest in working close to hardware and systems, with enthusiasm for solving complex problems in an evolving product environment.

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