New Job Opening: Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Cambridge, UK

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer - Salary to £65,000

We are looking for experienced Embedded Software Engineers to join an innovative engineering team based in Cambridge. The role involves developing software for a new range of cutting-edge automotive electronic control units as part of a dynamic and collaborative team. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to exciting projects while benefiting from the stability of a well-established parent company.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for prototype and production systems, adhering to internal and international standards.


• Engage in all stages of embedded software development, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and validation (both simulation and hardware-based).


• Contribute to peer review processes and maintain reusable software library blocks.


• Provide on-site customer support for calibration, troubleshooting, and code corrections.


• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality standards while identifying and implementing process improvements.


• Collaborate closely with hardware and systems engineering teams.

Essential Experience:

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields.


• Strong background in formal software development for embedded systems (automotive, aerospace, or medical sectors).


• Proficiency in C programming for safety-critical applications, including adherence to MISRA guidelines.


• Hands-on experience with 32-bit CPUs, real-time programming, and debugging tools like CANalyzer, CANoe, and VFlash.


• Familiarity with AUTOSAR systems, particularly Vector MICROSAR and the DaVinci toolchain.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink model development.


• Exposure to unit testing, SIL/HIL testing, and system-level understanding of power electronics and motor controllers.


• Awareness of ISO 26262 standards and ASIL risk classifications.

Location: Cambridge, UK

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers seeking to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking environment while contributing to high-profile automotive projects. 

TEC Partners are a recruitment agency dedicated to finding top talent for leading businesses. Get in touch with Daniel Cordy for more information.