Job Description

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Wotton under Edge

up to £55,000 depending on experience

Renishaw’s CMM and Gauging Products Division is seeking a Senior or Lead Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain real-time software to control high-speed, high-accuracy automated measurement systems.

The role involves designing software from low-level registers to systems architecture, implementing control and measurement algorithms, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and troubleshooting code.

Candidates should have experience in modern C++ and C for embedded systems, a solid understanding of software design, and a passion for solving complex problems. Desirable skills include familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, multithreaded programming, security and a background in mathematics and electronic engineering. The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop real-time software to control automated measurement systems and associated sensors to achieve cutting-edge system performance.

• Help design and architect new and existing software from register to system level, to meet requirements and specifications.

• Understand existing algorithms and how they influence system performance and make improvements.

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams developing new sensors and systems, develop the software and algorithms needed to make best use of them.

• Conduct design and code reviews and develop unit and integration tests.

• Write design documentation of a high standard.

• Liaise with application and product-support engineers to diagnose and fix issues found in the field.

Key requirements

• Experience of modern C++ and C for embedded systems.

• A clear understanding of software design and architecture.

• A desire to write high-quality software.

• A genuine interest in developing and using your knowledge to solve problems in an innovative way.

• The ability to work in a team and to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

• A degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science or a related discipline.

Desirable requirements

• Experience of Git / Azure change and project management systems.

• Knowledge of unit testing and test-driven development.

• Multithreaded programming in real-time operating systems.

• Knowledge of TCP/IP and embedded security issues and strategies.

• A desire for continuous improvement of processes and practices.

• Abilities in mathematics.

Benefits 

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
 
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
 
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