Senior Embedded Software Engineer

OnTarget Communications · Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Senior Embedded Software Engineer at OnTarget Communications, based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
8 hours ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
Software Developer

Reference 2784503

About the role

Location: Chesterfield, England

Model: Onsite

Scope: Full Time

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to play a key role in the design and development of innovative embedded systems and applications. This position offers the opportunity to work across the full product development lifecycle, contributing to software architecture, embedded development, hardware integration, and the delivery of reliable, high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software for embedded and real-time systems.

  • Contribute to software architecture, system design, and technical decision-making across product development projects.

  • Develop robust applications using C/C++, Qt, and QML.

  • Integrate software with embedded hardware platforms and peripheral devices.

  • Implement and maintain communication protocols, including CAN, LIN, and other industry-standard interfaces.

  • Optimize software performance, reliability, and maintainability.

  • Conduct code reviews and champion software engineering best practices.

  • Support system testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis activities.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams throughout the full product development lifecycle.

Reference: 2784503 · Posted 8 hours ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via OnTarget Communications

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