Overview

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.

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.