Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Enterprise Recruitment
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
3 days ago
£45,000 – £65,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £65,000 pa

Posted
16 Apr 2026 (3 days ago)

While growth markets in the UK are currently limited, UAV technology is seeing significant expansion given global developments. No prior UAV experience is required for this Embedded Software Engineer role, though a genuine interest in the space will be a strong advantage

We are recruiting two Embedded Linux Software Engineers to work across a range of low-level and system-level UAV software projects for our client.

Candidates will need to undergo basic background checks to be eligible which usually includes living in the UK for at least 3 years.

Embedded Linux Software Engineer essential requirements:

3 or more years embedded Linux

Strong C

Kernel/Device Driver level experience

Embedded Linux Software Engineer additional skills of interest:

UART, Ethernet, SPI, I²C, CAN, PCIe, hardware-level debugging, electronics design, development, and testing, RTOS, FPGAs and VHDL

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Position: Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Salary: £45-65k

Benefits: Great Package

Key skills: Embedded C, Linux, Drivers, kernel

Apply: jamie AT enterpriserecruitment DOT com

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I’m not an engineer myself, but have a BSc in Computer Science so have a technical understanding. Feel free to send your CV and I can match you to our other suitable roles. I specialise in recruiting software and electronic engineers for technology companies throughout the UK

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