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Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of embedded technology?
We're looking for Embedded Software Engineers on behalf of a global leader in high-integrity, safety-critical embedded systems to join their expert team in Bristol. You'll play a key role in developing and enhancing their cutting-edge embedded software suite, including our industry-leading real-time operating system, SAFERTOSĀ®. Work on exciting projects for clients ranging from innovative startups to world-renowned tech giants.
With a Ā£500M turnover and nearly 3,000 employees worldwide, our parent company specialises in advanced mechatronics systems. Our Bristol-based division is the group's hub for designing safety-critical embedded systems, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and excellence.
This will be a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, it will be 4 days during probation. The office is based in Bristol, candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance.
What you'll be doing:
- Develop and optimise SAFERTOSĀ®, including porting to various processor architectures.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 26262).
- Create high-quality design and testing documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for global clients.
What you'll get:
- Annual salary up to Ā£60,000 and salary reviews to reward your contributions.
- Annual bonus up to 5% of your salary, based on company and individual performance.
- 8% employer contribution, fully covering auto-enrolment requirements, with no mandatory employee contribution.
- Extensive healthcare benefits.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- 38-hour week with flexible start and finish times around core hours.
- Free access to training through their Enterprise Partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
- As a thriving SME, they're expanding, offering clear pathways to senior roles as the engineering team grows.
- Opportunities for international travel to meet clients or attend industry-leading trade shows.
What you'll need:
- Proficiency in C and assembly languages.
- Hands-on experience in embedded systems design.
- Familiarity with software development in controlled environments.
- Degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics.
- Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, SAFERTOS).
- Low-level embedded engineering experience (e.g., Cortex M3/M4, A7).
- Familiarity with safety-critical standards (e.g., DO-178B/C, IEC 62304).
- Understanding of networking protocols (TCP, UDP) or embedded software security.
- Experience with ARM, MIPS, or Power architectures.
- Exposure to software requirements, configuration management, or multicore devices.
Ready to shape the future of embedded systems? Apply with your most recent CV and I will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.
To find out more about Computer Futures please visit www.computerfutures.com
Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
