Embedded Software Engineer Contract - Outside IR35

Job Title: Team Lead – Embedded Software
Location: Remote (occasional on-site meets in South East)
Type: Contract
Rate: £55-£65 / hour (Outside IR35)
We’re partnered with an innovative engineering company based in Kent, who are looking for a Embedded Software Consultant to assist with existing projects amongst an existing team Embedded Software Engineers.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement embedded software in C/C++ on real-time operating systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams to ensure integration and reliability.
• Drive best practices in code quality, documentation, and testing (e.g., MISRA compliance, CI/CD pipelines).
• Take ownership of sprint planning, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimisation.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience leading embedded software development teams.
• Strong C/C++ skills and deep understanding of RTOS and low-level firmware.
• Hands-on experience with hardware interfaces and protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN).
• Familiarity with embedded security, version control, and build/test automation.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement.

Desirable:

• Exposure to embedded Linux, safety-critical systems, or connected/IoT products.
• Knowledge of OTA updates, DSP libraries, or Agile methodologies.