Job Description

Role:

Embedded Software Engineer

Location:

Glasgow preferred or Dundee

Salary:

up to 45,000 approx.

We design and develop across a full stack of disciplines - Mechanical, Electronic, Electrical and Software Engineering - within the Digital team we develop software for IoT edge devices, cloud services, frontend UI, AI/ML models in computer vision, and Data Analysis.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and passionate Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing technology team. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing embedded software for our next-generation technology.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to technology for good, working on real-world systems that have a tangible impact. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance, working closely with hardware engineers, data scientists.

What you'll be doing:

Design, develop, and debug embedded software and firmware for a variety of monitoring and control systems (e.g., sensor integration, automated feeding systems, water quality monitoring devices). Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code Python for embedded systems. Work with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and real-time operating systems (RTOS). Implement communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN) for data transmission and device control. Integrate software with various hardware components, including sensors, actuators, and communication modules. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to ensure software quality and reliability. Troubleshoot and debug software and hardware issues in embedded systems. Collaborate effectively with hardware engineers, data scientists, and experts to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration. Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes and tools. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in embedded software development

What we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience (typically 2+ years) in developing embedded software and firmware. Strong proficiency in Python programming for embedded systems. Experience working with microcontrollers and microprocessors (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, ESP32, NVIDIA Jetson). Knowledge of communication protocols relevant to IoT and industrial automation (e.g., MQTT, Modbus). Solid understanding of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN). Experience with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers). Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets. Experience with C/C++, BASH, etc. for embedded systems or scripting. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and IoT services. Familiarity with data acquisition and processing techniques. Understanding of control systems and algorithms. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). Experience with agile development methodologies.

What we offer:

Competitive salary, based on experience

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Death in service at 4 x your annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave policies

Birthday day off

Paid bereavement and sick leave

Company salary sacrifice pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Regular social breakfasts, lunches and team events

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G76 7EP