Embedded Software Engineer

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.