Senior Software Engineer - Cambridge - Hybrid - Permanent
My Client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Electronics team in Cambridge. This role may require periodic travel to customer sites and other locations.
The Electronics team in Cambridge offers project support across various stages, from short-term prototypes to production-level systems. Projects span a wide range of vehicle electronic control systems, covering areas such as connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) applications, internal combustion engine control, electric vehicles, electric power steering, and more.
The ideal candidate will have a proven background in real-time software development in high-integrity environments, such as automotive, medical, or aerospace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement embedded software for automotive applications.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware components.
- Optimize code for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.
- Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Ensure compliance with automotive standards like AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, and MISRA C.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in embedded software development, with a minimum of 3 years in automotive applications.
- Expertise in C programming, with additional experience in C++ beneficial.
- Strong knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and microcontroller architectures.
- Proficiency with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet).
- Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and ASPICE processes.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Subversion, Git).
Desirable Skills:
- Familiarity with AUTOSAR architecture and implementation.
- Understanding of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) infrastructure software requirements.
- Proven experience with NXP 5xxx microcontrollers.
- Knowledge of automotive applications, including EV powertrains, internal combustion engine control, battery management systems, etc.
- Experience with model-based development tools (e.g., Simulink, TargetLink).
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for automotive systems.
- Experience with machine learning and AI applications in automotive contexts.
What We Offer:
- Hybrid home/office working arrangements (for selected roles).
- Salary - 65K
- Flexible working hours (where applicable).
- Competitive salary and annual performance-related bonus.
- Pension scheme.
- Healthcare plan (in partnership with AXA).
- 25 days of paid annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Cycle scheme.
- Training and career development opportunities.
If you are interested in this role, please apply directly,Alternativley, you can send your CV to bhavika.patel@randstaddigital.com
Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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