Embedded Software Engineer

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Embedded Software Engineer - Edinburgh, Hybrid

A pioneering technology company is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join its dynamic engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to state-of-the-art products, supporting both current systems and next-generation innovations.

What Is In It For You

Salary up to £50,000
Flexible working with once a week into the office
33 days annual leave
Birthday off
Generous pension package;
Excellent health benefits

Role Overview

You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of embedded software systems, enhancing a sophisticated, high-performance codebase. Collaborating with engineers from multiple disciplines, you’ll play a pivotal role in product development, innovation, and research initiatives.

Develop, test, and enhance embedded software systems
Maintain and optimise existing products, including processing engines
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on R&D and product design
Document testing, calibration, debugging, and fixes

What We’re Looking For

Strong C/C++ skills, multi-threaded programming experience on Linux
Experience with embedded Linux, drivers, TCP/IP communications, and board-level protocols (USB, I2C, SPI, RS232)
Familiarity with REST APIs, WebSockets, and JavaScript/Node.js
Agile development experience and version control (Git/SVN)
Self-motivated, proactive, and excellent communicator

Why Join?

Work on cutting-edge imaging technology in a collaborative, forward-thinking team, with the chance to influence product direction and grow alongside a rapidly expanding company.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.

About the Company

Bright Purple are a team of specialist Technology and Business Change recruitment consultants based in the heart of Edinburgh. Since 1995 we have been supporting innovative clients of all sizes in placing permanent and contract candidates in IT, Data and Business Change roles. Our Bright Purple People have decades of experience between them, and we use our industry contacts, insight and know-how to help you make the best decisions for your career or business. We also offer extensive and bespoke background checks or bot... Know more

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