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Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive

£35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience | Cambridge area | Permanent


We have been steadily building our team and there are huge plans for 2026! This is an excellent opportunity to join at a time where you can make your mark, whilst also benefiting from the stability and backing of a well-established parent company.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain embedded software for prototype and production systems to OEM and international standards.
  • Build and maintain reusable library blocks to leverage IP across multiple products.
  • Provide customer integration support, including on-site parametrisation, calibration, troubleshooting, and code correction.
  • Carry out verification, validation, and testing of developed software solutions.
  • Work collaboratively in an agile team environment, managing tasks with flexibility and self-direction.
  • Follow established processes while contributing to improvements in development and testing workflows.


Ideal Experience

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar.
  • Proven software development experience within automotive, aerospace, medical, or similar safety-critical environments.
  • Strong C programming skills for embedded applications, including familiarity with MISRA C.
  • Experience with fixed-point and floating-point arithmetic.
  • Knowledge of 32-bit CPU/FPU, interrupts, peripherals, and real-time programming.
  • Understanding of compilers, linkers, makefiles, software builds, and CI automation systems.
  • Familiarity with Vector tools such as VFlash, CANalyzer, and CANoe.
  • AUTOSAR experience, especially with Vector MICROSAR and the DaVinci toolchain.


Desirable Experience

  • MATLAB/Simulink model development, code generation, and integration.
  • Hands-on use of test tools for Unit, SIL, and HIL testing.
  • Writing and reviewing detailed software requirements.
  • System-level understanding of power electronics, DC/AC motors, motor controllers, power conversion, storage, and digital communication.
  • Awareness of ISO 26262 standards, including ASIL risk classification.


This role would particularly suit someone with a strong automotive background who is keen to be part of a growing team with exciting long-term projects.


If this opportunity is of interest, please get in touch for more information and to apply.

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Location:
Cambridge
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Technology

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