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Embedded Software Engineer

Vantage Consulting
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Chester, Cheshire CH1 6ER, England

Salary

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking both senior and mid-level Embedded Software Engineers for a hybrid role based in Capenhurst, requiring a mix of home and office work.
  • Candidates should have strong experience in C/C++ and embedded software design, along with a proven track record in full lifecycle product development.
  • The position involves designing and developing software solutions for advanced measurement devices, with responsibilities including firmware development and cloud communication.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £65,000, depending on experience, with a requirement of at least 3-5 years in embedded software development.
  • Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, an 8% employer pension contribution, and comprehensive health insurance options.

Embedded Software Engineer (senior and mid-level)
Hybrid - 50/50 Home and Office (Capenhurst)

Join a global, independent provider of end-to-end power engineering solutions, supporting clients in managing and operating electrical networks. This is a well-established, innovation-led organisation with a strong, values-driven culture.



About the Role

You'll play a key role in developing cutting-edge embedded software for advanced measurement technologies used in the power industry. Working in a friendly and supportive team, you'll have the chance to contribute to real innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop embedded software solutions for next-generation measurement devices

  • Bring up firmware on newly developed in-house hardware platforms

  • Implement software modules that enable embedded devices to communicate with cloud services

  • Write clean, maintainable, and robust code that adheres to industry standards

  • Continuously seek to improve product quality and development processes as product deployment scales



What We're Looking For:

  • Strong experience in C/C++, including modern standards (C++ 11/14/17)

  • Proven experience in embedded software design and full lifecycle product development

  • Solid understanding of low-level communication protocols (SPI, I2C, RS232) and experience with ARM Cortex microprocessors

  • Experience with unit testing frameworks and Git or similar version control systems

  • Comfortable working in Linux as both a development and target platform

  • Adaptability and a proactive mindset, with experience working in Agile environments

  • Experience with Continuous Integration tools is a plus

  • Awareness of the electricity or power industry is a bonus

Benefits include:

  • Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays, with an extra day for every three years completed (up to a maximum of 30 days). Ability to buy an additional 5 days.
  • Pension contributions of 8% from the employer (or cash equivalent).
  • Comprehensive benefits, including Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents).
  • Private Medical Insurance (single cover or cash equivalent).

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