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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Reference: 54328
Location: Cambridge
Job Type: Perm
Sector: Technology
Posted: 21 October 2026

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Michael Vince

Michael Vince

Senior Recruitment Consultant, Cambridge Office

I connect businesses across the UK with experienced tech contractors who can hit the ground running. From short-term support to longer-term projects,...
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About The Role


The One Group

Role: Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000
Location: Cambridge 

With decades of innovation behind them, this Cambridgeshire-based tech company designs and builds advanced connectivity and control solutions used across critical industries worldwide. They’re scaling up their development team to meet growing global demand for their IP-based hardware products, and looking for an experienced embedded engineer to help drive that next wave of innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop embedded software for IP-based hardware systems

  • Work on both high-level architecture and detailed implementation

  • Collaborate closely with hardware, software and QA teams within agile project groups

  • Debug, optimise and enhance real-time applications

  • Contribute to feature development for next-generation multimedia and networking products

Skills & Experience Required

  • Strong commercial experience in Embedded C development

  • Proven ability in multi-threaded and multi-process programming

  • Solid understanding of Linux device drivers and kernel configuration

  • Experience working in resource-constrained environments

Desirable

  • Familiarity with RTOS and GNU Make-based build systems

  • Experience with debugging tools such as GDB, Valgrind, mtrace, strace

  • Knowledge of multimedia streaming, TCP/UDP networking, and video standards (DisplayPort, HDMI, USB)

  • Exposure to continuous integration and automated testing environments

Keywords
Embedded C, Linux, RTOS, Kernel, Device Drivers, Valgrind, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB, Multimedia, Real-time Systems, Networking, Cambridge, Hybrid

To apply for this job email your details to MVince@theonegroup.co.uk

About The ONE Group


The ONE Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy with offices in Cambridge, Peterborough, Northampton, and Hertfordshire.

We recruit across Technology, Engineering & Manufacturing, Scientific, Sales, and Marketing, with consultants who specialise in their sector rather than trying to cover everything. This focused approach allows us to provide deeper market knowledge, stronger networks, and better hiring outcomes for both clients and candidates.

Our expertise spans permanent, contract, and senior-level appointments. Most importantly, the majority of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting the long-term relationships we build and the trust we earn through consistently delivering results.

What Happens Next


1

One of our consultants will review your application within one working day.

2

If your experience looks like a fit, we'll be in touch for a quick conversation to understand what you're looking for.

3

From there, we'll talk you through the role properly, prepare you for interview, and stay alongside you through to your start date.

4

Whatever happens with this role, we'll keep your details on file, with your permission, so we can flag other opportunities that suit you.

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