Embedded Software Engineer

I.T. & Communications
Midlothian
March 6, 2026
£60000 - £60000
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer – Edinburgh (Hybrid – once per week)

A pioneering technology company is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join its dynamic engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to state of the art products, supporting both current systems and next generation innovations.

What Is In It For You

  • Salary up to £50,000
  • Flexible working with once a week into the office
  • 33 days annual leave
  • Birthday off
  • Generous pension package;
  • Excellent health benefits

Role Overview

You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of embedded software systems, enhancing a sophisticated, high performance codebase. Collaborating with engineers from multiple disciplines, you’ll play a pivotal role in product development, innovation, and research initiatives.

  • Develop, test, and enhance embedded software systems
  • Maintain and optimise existing products, including processing engines
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on R&D and product design
  • Document testing, calibration, debugging, and fixes

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong C/C++ skills, multi-threaded programming experience on Linux
  • Experience with embedded Linux, drivers, TCP/IP communications, and board-level protocols (USB, I2C, SPI, RS232)
  • Familiarity with REST APIs, WebSockets, and JavaScript/Node.js
  • Agile development experience and version control (Git/SVN)
  • Self motivated, proactive, and excellent communicator

Why Join?

Work on cutting edge imaging technology in a collaborative, forward thinking team, with the chance to influence product direction and grow alongside a rapidly expanding company.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.

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