Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Requirements:

• Experience of modern C++ and C for embedded systems
• A clear understanding of software design and architecture
• A desire to write high-quality software
• A genuine interest in developing and using your knowledge to solve problems in an innovative way
• The ability to work in a team and to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• A degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science or a related discipline
• Experience of Git / Azure change and project management systems
• Knowledge of unit testing and test-driven development
• Multithreaded programming in real-time operating systems
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and embedded security issues and strategies
• A desire for continuous improvement of processes and practices
• Abilities in mathematics

Responsibilities:

• Develop real-time software to control automated measurement systems and associated sensors to achieve cutting-edge system performance
• Help design and architect new and existing software from register to system level, to meet requirements and specifications
• Understand existing algorithms and how they influence system performance and make improvements
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams developing new sensors and systems, and develop the software and algorithms needed to make best use of them
• Conduct design and code reviews and develop unit and integration tests
• Write design documentation of a high standard
• Liaise with application and product-support engineers to diagnose and fix issues found in the field

Technologies:

• Architect
• Azure
• Embedded
• Git
• Support
• Security
• TCP/IP
• Cloud
• C++
• DevOps

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We are Renishaws CMM and Gauging Products Division, and we are seeking a Senior or Lead Embedded Software Engineer in Wotton under Edge, with a salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience. We are committed to developing our peoples skills and promoting from within, and we offer a strong benefits package including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops at some sites, free parking, a car sharing scheme, 24-hour fitness centres at some sites, hybrid working, variable working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, cycle to work, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, a health cash plan, BUPA Renishaw Health Trust option, and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

last updated 43 week of 2026