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Contract Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Octagon GroupCambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

29 days ago

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Contract Senior Embedded Software Engineer – 6 Months (Inside IR35)

Cambridge – Hybrid | 6 Months Rolling | Potential Temp-to-Perm

A leading technology business is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support an exciting product expansion. This is a 6-month rolling contract, inside IR35, with the option to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities :

Contribute across the full software lifecycle : requirements, design, coding, testing.
Develop high-quality embedded software in a Linux environment.
Customise Linux distributions using Yocto.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience :

5+ years professional experience in embedded software development.

Strong proficiency in modern C++ and C.

Experience with Yocto build system and Linux customisation.

Knowledge of version control (Git) and issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).

Background in bare metal and RTOS development.

Desirable :

Familiarity with TDD and modern development practices.

Understanding of hardware interfaces such as SPI and I2C.

Ability to use test equipment for debugging and validation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced embedded engineer who enjoys working with cutting-edge products in a collaborative team environment

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