FryerMiles
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Senior Embedded Software Engineer at FryerMiles, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, paying £65,000 - £90,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £65,000 - £90,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Software Developer
About 7% above the going rate for software developer
Reference 57507864
About the role
Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Low Level) – £65,000 to £90,000 per year – Newcastle upon Tyne (Relocations packages available)
FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing technical consultancy specialising in Data, AI and Software Engineering solutions across Defence, National Security and Financial Services.
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead low-level and embedded software development on complex Defence programmes. This is a hands-on technical leadership position, combining software engineering, architecture and mentoring within a growing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of low-level, embedded and real-time software solutions.
- Provide technical leadership, defining architecture, engineering standards and best practices.
- Remain hands-on with software development, code reviews and technical problem-solving.
- Oversee technical delivery, ensuring quality, security and maintainability.
- Work closely with clients to understand requirements and develop effective solutions.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to the development of the wider engineering team.
- Support technical proposals and business development activities.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in low-level, embedded or real-time software engineering.
- Strong programming experience in C++ or Rust.
- Experience developing software for embedded, real-time or resource-constrained environments.
- Knowledge of peripheral interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART or CAN bus.
- Experience with Linux or macOS development environments, toolchains and build systems.
- Experience with single-board computers, industrial computing platforms or real-time operating systems.
- Understanding of high-assurance engineering, secure development practices and software testing.
- Experience with performance optimisation, low-latency systems or high-performance computing.
- Strong technical leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline.
Desirable Experience:
- Previous experience working within Defence or National Security.
- Experience contributing to technical bids and proposals.
- Knowledge of AI-assisted software development tools.
Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be UK nationals and eligible to obtain UK SC security clearance.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Low Level) – £65,000 to £90,000 per year – Newcastle upon Tyne (Relocations packages available)
Reference: 57507864 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 11 Dec 2026 · Listed via FryerMiles
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