Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Role Overview

Join a global R&D function focused on developing embedded software for advanced electromechanical and optoelectronic devices. Work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, implement, test, and document embedded firmware solutions.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, and maintain real-time embedded software using C/C++. Develop and document board-level firmware for embedded systems. Support the full software development lifecycle from concept through to release.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering reliable, scalable, and high-performance embedded software solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in embedded software or firmware development.
• Proven experience developing embedded software within a regulated industry environment.
• Proficiency in C programming with working knowledge of C++.
• Experience with microcontrollers, RTOS environments, low-level drivers, and embedded Linux.
• Experience with ARM Cortex processors and memory management.
• Knowledge of communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and USB.
• Experience developing hardware abstraction layers, bootloaders, BSPs, and device drivers.
• Hands-on debugging experience using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and similar diagnostic tools.
• Experience with software testing and test automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience using version control, build systems, and CI/CD environments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised technology organisation.
• Exposure to innovative product development programmes.
• Collaborative and highly technical engineering environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangement based in Limerick.
• Opportunity to contribute to products that make a meaningful impact worldwide.