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Senior Software Engineer

Posted: 20/10/26
Recruiter:Parkside
Reference:3199321268
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Software Engineer
Salary:Competitive
Location:Uxbridge, Middlesex
Description: Senior Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Location: West London

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced embedded software solutions for connected systems and communication technologies.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, from requirements analysis and system architecture through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing product support. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, drive engineering excellence, and contribute to the development of innovative, high-performance products.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of embedded software solutions for Linux-based platforms.
  • Define software architecture, technical specifications, and system design for complex engineering projects.
  • Develop robust, high-performance software using modern C++.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware and wider system architectures.
  • Optimise networked and distributed applications, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.
  • Champion engineering best practices, code quality, and continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.
  • Drive testing, validation, troubleshooting, and release activities to deliver production-ready software.

Required Experience:
  • Extensive experience developing embedded software applications.
  • Strong proficiency in modern C++.
  • Experience developing software on Embedded Linux platforms.
  • Solid understanding of software architecture and object-oriented design principles.
  • Experience working with networked systems and communication protocols.
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience using version control systems and modern software development practices.
  • Ability to lead technical projects and influence engineering direction.

Desirable Skills:
  • Experience with ARM-based embedded systems.
  • Knowledge of C programming for embedded applications.
  • Experience with RTOS environments.
  • Familiarity with networking technologies, TCP/IP, and socket programming.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build systems.
  • Exposure to secure software development practices.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.
  • Knowledge of hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, or CAN.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Master's degree or equivalent industry experience is advantageous.

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