Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Basingstoke

Location

Basingstoke (On-site 2 days per week)

Salary

Up to £75,000 (depending on experience)

We’re looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a growing, multi-disciplinary engineering team in Basingstoke. You\’ll be working alongside Software, Electronic, and Mechanical Engineers, contributing to the design and development of robust, high-quality electronic systems in a collaborative, engineering-led environment.

A suitable applicant will have 8+ years\’ experience working in an Embedded Role, developing C++ and knowledge of programming into Hardware to a high standard. If you have mostly worked with C and have limited C++, this specific role is not for you.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, You Will

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C++ for 32-bit microcontroller-based Motion Control Systems
• Take ownership of complex, safety-critical software components
• Work closely with electronic, mechanical, and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions
• Contribute to architecture decisions, coding standards, and technical reviews
• Support testing, validation, and documentation activities across the development lifecycle

Key Skills & Experience

• Highly experienced in Embedded C++ Software Development
• Extensive background in motion control systems, and safety-critical software
• Proven experience working to MISRA coding standards
• Worked on Real-Time Operating Systems (Ideally FreeRTOS)
• Working knowledge of Python for internal tools, automation, and test support
• Ability to lead projects and mentor Junior Engineers

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Bonus Scheme (paid out quarterly)
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme