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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Bracknell
3 weeks ago
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One of my clients is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, where you'll work with a multi-disciplinary R+D team, developing cutting-edge, AI-powered, robotic devices.

This role focuses on architecting Linux-based systems for complex devices featuring real-time 4K video streaming and advanced sensor integration, and involves creating production-ready Linux builds for Zynq-based platforms, developing custom device trees and sensor drivers for their custom hardware.

Essential Skills:

  • 7+ years embedded software experience with production delivery

  • Yocto builds for ARM or Zynq-based platforms (Zynq-9, MPSoC)

  • Knowledge of FPGA architecture

  • Device tree integration and driver development

  • Kernel-space development and low-level programming

  • Experience with end-to-end product development

    Desirable Skills:

  • Real-time video streaming experience

  • VR/AR technology background

  • Defense/aerospace systems experience

  • FPGA integration and sensor fusion

    Package: Up to £80k salary, private healthcare, 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown and bank holidays, remote-first (4 days remote, 1 day on-site per week)

    This is a hot role, so apply ASAP for more information and immediate consideration

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