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As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be part of an Agile software team responsible for designing, developing and supporting embedded software solutions across a range of advanced detection systems.
Initially, you will focus on embedded software development for low-power microcontroller platforms before transitioning into projects that combine embedded systems and Linux-based development environments. Alongside hands-on technical delivery, you will take ownership of software work packages, lead technical investigations, contribute to architectural decisions, and support the development of less experienced engineers.
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and can effectively communicate ideas across multidisciplinary teams.
Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software using modern C/C++
Working within embedded RTOS and Linux environments
Leading technical investigations and proposing solutions to complex engineering challenges
Collaborating with hardware, systems and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Defining software requirements, interfaces and system behaviour
Conducting code reviews and supporting best practice software engineering
Performing unit, integration and system-level testing
Contributing to software architecture and technical documentation
Supporting Agile development activities including sprint planning and retrospectives
Mentoring and supporting junior engineers
Driving continuous improvement in software development processes, tools and practices
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Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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