Bolt Technical Limited
Embedded Software Engineer
Embedded Software Engineer at Bolt Technical Limited, based in Cheltenham, South West, paying £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £60,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Cheltenham, South West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Software Developer
17% below the typical rate for software developer
Reference 642828512070074647
About the role
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 08:00–16:30; Friday, 08:00–13:30 (flexible working available)
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Embedded Software Engineer to join an innovative engineering business developing advanced electronic products and embedded systems.
You will play a key role in developing new products and enhancing existing technology. Working closely with hardware and software engineers, you will contribute to software design, development, testing and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to influence technical decisions and deliver high‑quality, reliable solutions.
Duties of an Embedded Software Engineer:
- Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware using C.
- Lead and contribute to the development of new products and software architecture.
- Work with microcontrollers, RTOS and bare‑metal systems.
- Translate requirements into practical software solutions.
- Test, debug and troubleshoot embedded systems.
- Produce technical documentation, test plans and scripts.
- Collaborate with engineers and project teams to improve product performance and reliability.
What you need to apply for an Embedded Software Engineer:
- Experience developing embedded software using C.
- Knowledge of microcontrollers, ideally STM32 or PIC32.
- Familiarity with RTOS and bare‑metal programming.
- Understanding of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, serial and wireless.
- Experience with debugging tools, Git and software testing.
- The ability to interpret circuit diagrams and hardware documentation.
- Strong problem‑solving, communication and collaboration skills.
- A proactive approach, with the ability to explain technical decisions and work independently.
What’s on offer?
- Salary up to £60,000 per annum
- Hybrid working and flexible hours.
- 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Company profit‑sharing scheme and pension.
- The opportunity to influence innovative products within a quality‑focused engineering environment.
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Reference: 642828512070074647 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via Bolt Technical Limited
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