Senior Software Engineer – C++ / Yocto / Embedded Linux

• Location: Cambridge, UK (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
• Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum
• Benefits: Flexible working, hybrid pattern (3 days onsite), 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, visa sponsorship available

Are you a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with strong expertise in modern C++, Yocto, and embedded Linux systems? A well-established engineering team in Cambridge is looking for an experienced software engineer to work on complex, mission-critical telecoms products.

With over 30 years of innovation in the telecommunications industry, this Cambridge-based company offers the chance to work on real-time embedded systems used across global communications networks. This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days onsite in Cambridge, with flexibility built in.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and debug embedded software for telecoms applications in a Linux environment
• Write high-performance applications using modern C++ (11/14/17)
• Build and customise embedded Linux distributions using the Yocto build system
• Work with RTOS for real-time functionality
• Interface with hardware using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, etc.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in embedded Linux development
• Strong knowledge of C++ (11/14/17) in real-time systems
• Hands-on experience with Yocto Project
• Background in RTOS-based embedded software development
• Familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative R&D team

Why Join This Team in Cambridge?

• Be part of a long-established, innovative company at the forefront of telecoms engineering
• Work on complex, high-impact embedded systems
• Enjoy a hybrid work model based in Cambridge (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and long-term career development
• Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate

If you’re a Senior Embedded C++ Software Engineer or Embedded Linux Developer looking to work in Cambridge on exciting real-time applications, this could be your next step.

Apply now to discuss the opportunity in more detail and take the next step in your embedded systems career.