Experts in Embedded Software Engineering
Embedded Software Engineering is the backbone of low-level system development, where performance, reliability, and efficiency are paramount. This discipline focuses on software that interacts directly with hardware - often within time-critical or resource-constrained environments. Cambridge is frequently referred to as the home of embedded, and at SoCode, we've built our reputation by supporting a wide range of organisations in this thriving local ecosystem.
Building on this strong foundation, we are now expanding our Embedded Software recruitment services across the UK, helping clients nationwide access top-tier embedded talent and offering engineers opportunities across a broader range of regions and industries.
Embedded engineers predominantly develop in C, C++, and Assembler, creating everything from bare metal firmware to sophisticated real-time operating systems (RTOS). Recently, there's been a notable shift toward Rust, a modern systems-level language gaining traction for its safety guarantees, memory efficiency, and suitability for embedded use cases.
In short, embedded software enables intelligent, reliable functionality in the physical world—from sensors and signal processing to complete edge computing platforms.
A glimpse of roles we recruit for:
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Firmware Engineer
- RTOS Engineer
- Bare Metal Developer
- Embedded Linux Engineer
- Rust Embedded Engineer
- Systems Software Engineer
Industries and Sectors
Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Aerospace, Medical Devices, Audio and Signal Processing, Defence, Industrial Automation, Internet of Things
Who we work with
We work with a wide range of clients, including start-ups, scale-ups, specialist consultancies, R&D centres, and global blue-chip tech companies.
Whether you're a recent graduate passionate about embedded systems or a senior engineer exploring modern tools like Rust, our Embedded Software Recruitment team has the expertise and network to support your next move. Browse our latest roles or contact a dedicated specialist today.
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