Contract Senior Embedded Software Engineer – 6 Months (Inside IR35) Cambridge – Hybrid | 6 Months Rolling | Potential Temp-to-Perm

A leading technology business is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support an exciting product expansion. This is a 6-month rolling contract, inside IR35, with the option to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

* Contribute across the full software lifecycle: requirements, design, coding, testing.

* Develop high-quality embedded software in a Linux environment.

* Customise Linux distributions using Yocto.

* Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience:

* 5+ years professional experience in embedded software development.

* Strong proficiency in modern C++ and C.

* Experience with Yocto build system and Linux customisation.

* Knowledge of version control (Git) and issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).

* Background in bare metal and RTOS development.

Desirable:

* Familiarity with TDD and modern development practices.

* Understanding of hardware interfaces such as SPI and I2C.

* Ability to use test equipment for debugging and validation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced embedded engineer who enjoys working with cutting-edge products in a collaborative team environment