Embedded Software Engineer

The Role 

We are looking for a passionate and confident engineer who wants to use their experience and skills, as a member of an innovative team within a global company, focusing on existing as well as next generation market leading products.​

You’ll be part of an entrepreneurial and agile team, writing software and firmware code for embedded system components, while providing strong technical leadership for internal and external engineering partners. ​

You’ll have an opportunity to take your skills to the next level as you play a lead role in pushing for continual improvement of global embedded software development best practices.

What you will do:

• Defines and troubleshoots system level software design proposals describing complete technical architectures and solutions.
• Works with hardware engineers to help in microprocessor selection, relevant interfacing circuits and input / output communications at the module and systems level.
• Performs component testing of software design, verifies embedded firmware and software functionality and compatibility with hardware design.
• Drive quality and efficiency within the embedded software team by setting an outstanding example in terms of high-quality design, code, and validation.
• Lead and facilitate high-level software estimation to support business planning activities.
• Interface with other engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers to understand the application space and business requirements.
• Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams and as a spokesman for the Software Discipline.
• Use outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to lead and create efficient interfaces with third party engineering partners.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering with professional experience developing software 
• Demonstrable record of developing high-quality embedded software for end-user products from requirements analysis to delivery.
• Demonstrable experience in a technical leadership role within a software team.
• Expert knowledge and experience with implementation skills such as object-oriented programming, pair programming, memory management, distributed systems programming, multi-threaded programming, and on-target debugging.
• Advanced knowledge of C++ is required.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices.
• Advanced knowledge of verification skills (test-driven development, unit testing, code reviews, defect characterization, requirements analysis) and planning skills (user story development, backlog management, high-level estimation, and detailed estimation).
• Advanced configuration management skills (revision control, continuous integration, continuous deployment, automated build systems, release management, and technical documentation).
• Intermediate knowledge of electronics including micro-controllers, memory, and peripherals as well as in reading schematics and basic use of oscilloscopes/logic analyzers.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with an ability to influence and build strong, credible relationships.
• Experience in an industrial printing domain is a plus, but not required.

You’ll only be the right candidate if you are aligned to our values and culture:

• Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
• Winning through customers
• High ethical standards, openness and trust
• Expectations for results
• Respect and value people

If you believe you match our values and have the experience we’re looking for, then apply! We can’t wait to hear from you.

Location: Nottingham, UK

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