Embedded Software Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions
Manchester, United Kingdom
Last month
£35,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£35,000 – £45,000 pa

Posted
8 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £45,000 + benefits

An exciting new position has now been created for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing start up client's team, working out of their brand-new offices in the South Manchester area. Our client is working towards the 2nd generation of their cutting-edge medical device and are looking to expand their engineering team. They are seeking an embedded software engineer with previous medical devices and medical standards (IEC62304) experience who will play a pivotal role in the engineering team.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

Embedded C programming

STM32 Microcontrollers

Medical device and medical standards experience - IEC62304 ideally

Degree qualified - Computer Science or similarIn this role you will be responsible for the development of firmware and related software for the next and future generations of their devices, you will report directly to the Technical Director and can expect to work closely with other engineers (mechanical, electronics and test). In this role you can expect plenty of variety in your daily tasks, the autonomy to manage your own workload and can expect your core responsibilities to include:

The design and development of firmware on SMT32 microcontrollers

The design and development of software for embedded controls and firmware interfaces

Writing embedded level software in C

System integration and integration testing

Conducting unit testing and participating in software validation processes

Producing accurate and detailed documentationThis role will best suit a graduate qualified Embedded Software Engineer with a few years industry experience who is keen to join an exciting startup. You will have the chance to work with passionate engineers towards the development of a state-of-the-art medical device that will make a positive impact in people's lives around the globe.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

C++, Python or C#

Azure, Aws or Google Cloud interfacing

GitHub or TFSApply today for this fantastic Embedded Software Engineer opportunity with an up-to-date CV or contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more details

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