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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

£60-70k + Matched 7.5% Pension  

Staffordshire

Ref: 25257

A global, market-leading engineering manufacturer specialising in advanced power solutions is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join its engineering team. With a strong international footprint and a reputation for innovation, the company delivers high-performance systems to customers operating in demanding environments worldwide.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - The Role:

This is a senior-level opportunity to take ownership of a high-performance desktop application used for real-time monitoring and control of advanced engineering systems. You will lead the full software lifecycle, from architecture through to release, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams.

• Designing and maintaining a desktop application using C#/.NET and WPF
• Owning software architecture, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability
• Developing Windows Services for background processing and system monitoring
• Building real-time data visualisation and UI components
• Implementing structured logging, telemetry, and reporting features
• Managing local data storage, including secure/encrypted solutions
• Developing high-performance networking solutions using TCP/UDP
• Handling real-time communication with multiple connected devices/systems
• Designing resilient systems with failover and degraded operating modes
• Profiling and optimising performance across CPU, memory, and network usage
• Participating in code reviews and maintaining high software quality standards
• Applying modern software design principles and pattern

Senior Desktop Engineer - The Person:

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Strong experience developing desktop applications in C#/.NET (WPF)
• Proven experience with high-performance or real-time systems
• Strong understanding of networking (TCP/UDP, asynchronous communication)
• Knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns
• Experience with performance optimisation and profiling tools
• Proficient with Git and modern development workflows
• Experience with unit testing and code quality practices
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (desirable)
• Experience with Windows Services, SQLite, or secure data storage (advantageous)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively

Based in Staffordshire, this role is commutable from Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Cannock, and Derby.

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