Embedded Software Engineer

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Ealing Area - Hybrid Work from Home

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Extensive benefits

The Role

KO2’s client is seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to help deliver robust, high-quality embedded software for existing and future electric products. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the full product lifecycle—from early prototype development through to production and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality embedded software that is efficient, maintainable, and scalable
• Work collaboratively with hardware engineers to support board bring-up, debugging, and system validation
• Design, implement, test, and support embedded software for internally developed electric systems
• Investigate and resolve complex real-time challenges related to timing, performance, and signal integrity
• Play an active role in shaping software architecture, coding standards, and future platform direction

About You

• Strong programming skills in C and C++
• Hands-on experience with embedded communication protocols such as BLE, CAN, I2C, UART, or SPI
• Comfortable using version control systems, particularly Git
• A proactive problem-solver with a methodical approach to identifying root causes
• Demonstrated experience in embedded software development
• Familiar with the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through to testing

Desirable Skills

• Experience with functional safety standards (ISO 13849 or ISO 26262)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, Docker)
• Experience developing RTOS-based applications
• Familiarity with Python for tooling or automation

Additional Requirements

• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Apply today with an up-to-date CV or contact KO2 Embedded Recruitment for more details.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ealing

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English