Embedded Software Contractor
Posted Today by Platform Recruitment
£65 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Embedded Software Engineer role focuses on developing firmware components for an embedded Linux platform, requiring expertise in software engineering for hardware integration. The position involves working on kernel configuration, device driver enablement, and resolving technical issues related to firmware. Candidates with recent experience in embedded Linux development are encouraged to apply. This role is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development of embedded Linux firmware for target hardware platforms (OMAP & iMX6), including kernel configuration, BSP updates, and device driver enablement.
- Implementation of software required to support platform bring-up and peripheral integration (e.g. UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe).
- Integration of firmware into the wider system, ensuring compatibility with existing software components.
- Investigation and resolution of technical issues relating to firmware, including hardware/software interaction faults.
- Production of supporting artefacts (design documentation, test specifications, and release notes).
- Deliverables include embedded Linux firmware components, updated or new software modules, supporting design and test documentation, evidence of testing and validation, and issue investigation reports.
Key Skills:
- Experience in embedded software development, specifically on embedded Linux platforms.
- Proficiency in kernel configuration and BSP updates.
- Knowledge of device driver development and peripheral integration.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve firmware-related technical issues.
- Experience in producing design documentation and test specifications.
Salary (Rate): £65.00/hr
City: Cambridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Embedded Software Engineer | Outside IR35 | Cambridge
The client is looking for specialist embedded software development services to deliver defined firmware components for an embedded Linux platform. They are looking for multiple software engineers, so I encourage you to apply if you have any recent experience developing software on an embedded Linux platform.
Scope of Services
- Development of embedded Linux firmware for target hardware platforms (OMAP & iMX6), including kernel configuration, BSP updates, and device driver enablement
- Implementation of software required to support platform bring-up and peripheral integration (e.g. UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe)
- Integration of firmware into the wider system, ensuring compatibility with existing software components
- Investigation and resolution of technical issues relating to firmware, including hardware/software interaction faults
- Production of supporting artefacts (design documentation, test specifications, and release notes)
Deliverables
- Embedded Linux firmware components (kernel, BSP, drivers)
- Updated or new software modules integrated into the platform
- Supporting design and test documentation
- Evidence of testing and validation (unit, integration, system level as appropriate)
- Issue investigation reports and resolution outcomes