Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Middlesbrough
Salary: Negotiable (dependant on experience) 

An established and innovative engineering business based in the North East is looking to appoint a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to play a key role in the development of next-generation embedded systems. This position offers the opportunity to work on highly technical, safety-critical products used across industrial, environmental, and defense sectors.

You’ll be joining a collaborative R&D team, taking technical ownership of embedded software design and contributing to wider system architecture alongside hardware and electronics teams.

The business offers a hybrid working setup after the initial onboarding phase (typically 3 months).

The Role:

• Design and develop embedded software solutions aligned with product requirements
• Contribute to and review system and software architecture
• Accurately estimate work and deliver projects to agreed timelines
• Lead and coordinate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams
• Ensure code quality, robustness, and maintainability across the full lifecycle
• Drive continuous improvement across tools, standards, and team processes
• Promote a culture of collaboration and technical excellence across the team

Your Background:

• Proven experience (3+ years) in embedded firmware/software development
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded platforms
• Experienced with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN)
• Capable of leading technical workstreams and defining requirements
• Eligible to undergo security clearance (for sensitive project work)
• Degree qualified in Electronics, Computer Science, or related discipline

Desirable (But Not Essential):

• Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (preferably STM32)
• Knowledge of RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS)
• Exposure to desktop application development (e.g., C#, Java, Python)
• Unit testing frameworks and methodologies
• PLC programming (especially Siemens)
• Awareness of functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508)
• Ability to read and understand circuit schematics
• Experience with verification and validation testing processes

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and impactful projects
• Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
• Stable, growing business with long-term product roadmap
• Strong remuneration and benefits package

If you’re an experienced embedded software engineer looking to lead impactful projects within a dynamic engineering team, we’d love to hear from you.

Reach out to Tom Johnson from Certain Advantage – Ref: 78231