Senior Software Engineer – Embedded Linux
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We are recruiting on behalf of an established technology business for a Senior Software Engineer to join its UK Development Centre in West London.
This is a senior technical role with end-to-end ownership of software architecture, design, development, and release across complex embedded products. You will act as a technical authority, remaining hands-on while working closely with UK and international engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the architecture and technical delivery of major embedded software work packages from requirements through to production.
- Design and develop production-grade C++ applications on embedded Linux, including custom Yocto/OpenEmbedded environments.
- Define hardware/software partitioning, inter-processor communications, interfaces, fault handling, recovery, and software updates.
- Develop embedded networking and communications, including TCP/IP, UDP, QoS, SIP/RTP and VoIP.
- Integrate software with external network services, REST APIs, and client applications.
- Establish and maintain CI/CD, code review and automated testing using tools including GitLab, Gerrit and Jenkins.
- Lead unit, integration, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, supporting product certification and regulatory requirements.
- Own software releases, production test software and technical resolution of manufacturing and support issues.
- Embed cybersecurity into the architecture, including secure boot, signed updates, access control and vulnerability management.
- Lead architecture and design reviews and provide technical mentoring to other engineers.
Required Experience
- 10+ years' embedded software development experience, with extensive hands-on experience across embedded Linux.
- Strong modern C++ development skills, alongside experience with C for firmware/drivers.
- Proven experience taking complex, multi-processor embedded products from system requirements through to production release.
- Deep practical experience with Yocto Project / OpenEmbedded. xgikmsk
- Strong understanding of software architecture, system integration, and hardware/software interfaces.
- Proven technical leadership experience, including architectural ownership and hands-on del...
Senior Software Engineer in Brent employer: Parkside Office Professional Careers
As a leading FinTech business, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and fast-paced work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to the company's success. Located in a vibrant area, we offer unique advantages such as collaboration with diverse stakeholders and the chance to shape the future of risk management in a rapidly evolving industry.
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