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Embedded Software Engineer

Vantage Consulting
Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6HW, Scotland

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an enthusiastic Software Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related field.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in developing embedded or real-time systems.
  • Essential technical skills include strong proficiency in Modern C++ and C, as well as Linux system development.
  • This role offers a competitive salary, reflecting the high-profile nature of the position and the demand for skilled engineers.
  • Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and possess strong communication skills for both internal and customer interactions.

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and experienced Software Engineer to develop innovative products for our customers, in markets ranging from Energy (Renewable, Smart Metering, Oil & Gas) to Industrial, Life Sciences and Medical. This is a high-profile opportunity for you to demonstrate your talent in a fast-paced technical environment. Many of our projects involve embedded software, some involve Linux, and we are seeing increasing demand for C++.

We have been delivering electronic design solutions for more than a decade, including proof-of-concept to prototype to full production. Working in design services the role offers customer contact. The aspect our team enjoy most is the variety of work - the role involves a broad range of technically demanding projects, and the opportunity to develop initial ideas into real tangible products in short timescales.

Essential Technical skills:

  • 3+ years' experience of developing embedded / real-time systems
  • Strong Modern C++ and C skills, gained in a commercial environment
  • Linux system development (e.g. Yocto, Debian)
  • 16 and 32-bit microcontrollers (e.g. ARM, PIC, MSP430, DSP)
  • Standard buses and protocols (e.g. Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C, SPI)
  • Embedded control of wireless modules (e.g. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC)
  • Experience of a variety of development environments and tools
  • Development of high quality code and adherence to best coding practices
  • Software problem-solving and bug-fixing

Criteria:

  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced technical environment
  • Possess strong communication skills; both internal and customer facing
  • Use and understand appropriate methodologies to design, build and test complex systems
  • Create customer-readable documentation, test results and reports
  • Regularly investigate, develop and integrate new techniques, processes & tools

The following desirable skills are a plus:

  • RTOS experience (e.g. FreeRTOS)
  • Object-oriented design
  • Windows development and C#
  • Experience of cryptography, security, TLS stacks
  • Android or iOS app development
  • DSP algorithm development
  • Video or still image capture and processing

We have been delivering design solutions for more than a decade, including proof of concept to full production. The work is varied and interesting. What you'll get for your talent and effort is a like-minded team focused on professional and personal success.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related subject.

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