Embedded Software Engineers are responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, test and maintenance of the embedded software used to manage and control ALL.SPACE’s terminal products. This includes embedded real-time terminal control software, web interfaces and REST API interfaces. The software engineer will work as part of an Agile development team delivering features against a release roadmap, to meet the product requirements.
ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform requirements analysis - working with internal and external stakeholders to understand the technical functionality required to meet customer needs.
- Complete architecture and design documentation for new software features.
- Deliver high-quality, tested software features for an embedded real-time system, using C++.
- Implement automated unit and integration tests.
- Test and debug functionality in simulation and on target hardware.
- Contribute to the investigation and timely resolution of software issues.
- Employ design patterns and practices to ensure appropriate quality, security, modifiability, and extensibility.
- Work within the team’s Agile framework, contributing to best practice.
Requirements
- Experienced in C++ development on embedded systems.
- Demonstrated success in delivery of reliable, real-time embedded functionality.
- Full lifecycle development experience – design, develop, test, maintain.
- Experience of Linux and FreeRTOS operating system competence.
- Good understanding of physical interfaces such as Serial, Ethernet, SPI, CAN, etc.
- On hardware debugging and performance characterisation.
- Understanding of Source Code Management (git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Generation of appropriate documentation (Jira, Confluence).
- Perform peer reviews and test of other developers’ work.
- Effective collaboration in high-pace agile team.
- Good self-organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Problem-solver and collaborative team member.
Additional Notes
- Due to the need to control and debug on target hardware, this role requires working at ALL.SPACE’s Reading sites. Could be hybrid role, working on-site some of the time.
Benefits
- Contributory Pension Scheme 3% standard
- 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
- Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
- Employee Assistance Programs