Job Specifications
Embedded Developer
Salary up to £55,000
Hybrid work: 2 days in office
We’re working with a leading global manufacturer of premium scientific and chemical processing equipment, serving the pharmaceutical and wider chemistry sectors. With a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation, this organisation designs and produces advanced laboratory instruments used worldwide.
As part of their continued growth, they’re seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their multidisciplinary engineering team. This role sits at the intersection of hardware innovation and intelligent control systems—where your code directly drives the tools that enable modern scientific discovery.
The Role
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and testing firmware and embedded systems that power next-generation laboratory automation products. Working closely with mechanical, electronic, and software engineers, you’ll ensure seamless integration between hardware and software across complex, high-precision instruments.
This is an exciting opportunity to apply your embedded software expertise in a technically challenging, science-driven environment where you’ll see your work make a tangible impact.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for laboratory automation systems
Implement firmware to interface with sensors, actuators, pumps, temperature controllers, and communication peripherals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve seamless hardware/software integration
Conduct debugging, validation, and performance optimisation on target hardware
Participate in design and code reviews, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain and manage test tools and equipment used for development activities
Your skills
Degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
3+ years’ experience in embedded software development for real-time systems
Strong proficiency in C/C++
Solid understanding of RTOS, interrupt-driven programming, and low-level hardware interfacing
Experience with Linux OS and microcontrollers (ideally STM32)
Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, USB, Modbus, Ethernet
Skilled in using debugging tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and microcontroller debuggers
What’s on Offer
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Private health insurance
Death-in-service benefit
Other industry standard perks
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally respected engineering organisation, contributing to the design and delivery of innovative, world-class scientific products. We look forward to your application!
The office is based in Royston - 30 minutes away from Cambridge, with Mon and Thurs in the office.
About the Company
With over twenty five years experience in the recruitment industry we are a specialist International recruitment consultancy working in the Tech, Data and Financial Domains. With offices in the UK and Germany, SBG Recruitment provides an efficient, effective and enjoyable staffing experience.
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