Prinicpal Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead the design and delivery of real-time embedded software for electrification applications, including battery management, power conversion, and EV control systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into robust software architectures and verification plans. You will shape high-integrity software platforms while ensuring quality and compliance with standards. This is a senior, technically hands-on position with impact across hardware integration and project delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• car allowance
• hybrid working
• flexible working options
• professional development
• exposure to innovative projects
• collaborative multi-disciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and testing of real-time embedded software platforms for microcontroller systems
• Develop low-level and application software using C, C++ and assembly
• Design modular, scalable software components (drivers, communication stacks, HALs)
• Work with CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART and Ethernet; manage bootloaders and firmware updates
• Translate system requirements into software specs and maintain architecture/design docs
• Plan and execute unit/integration/system testing with static/dynamic analysis tools
• Support compliance with MISRA-C, CERT C, ISO 26262 and ASPICE
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, validation and manufacturing teams for hardware integration

Key requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in software engineering, electronic engineering or related discipline
• Significant experience in embedded software design for hard real-time systems
• Advanced programming skills in embedded C and C++, with assembly knowledge
• Experience with software requirements, specifications, test docs, version control and change management
• Understanding of CI/CD tools and configuration management (Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Knowledge of CAN-based tools (INCA, CANape, CANalyzer) and complex electrical systems
• Understanding of functional safety, cyber security and industry standards for high-integrity control systems
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication and documentation skills

• problem-solving
• analytical thinking
• clear communication
• embedded C/C++
• assembly for microcontrollers
• real-time embedded software design

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