Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Embedded Software Engineer roles are classified under Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What programmers and software development professionals earn in the UK
Plus £1,639 – £8,322 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most programmers and software development professionals in the UK earn between £42,536 and £76,752 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £97,864. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £54,700 (SOC 2134), sitting at the 46th percentile of what UK employers pay and £2,084 below the median.
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Position Title: Software Engineer Embedded Firmware Reports to: Senior Manager Global Software Engineering Type: Full-time, Hybrid (office 3 days week) Location: Crawley, UK Office Position Summary : Leo Cancer Care is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to support the development of embedded firmware and software for innovative radiation therapy medical devices. In this role, you will design, implement, test, and maintain firmware solutions for complex systems while collaborating
Ensera Design is a world-class user-centred innovation and product development consultancy, specializing in the medical and consumer health sectors with offices in Bristol, Colorado and New Jersey. As part of Ensera, we collaborate globally with contract manufacturing facilities in Europe, the USA, and Asia. We are currently seeking Software Engineers to join our talented team across three verticals - embedded Linux, microcontroller (MCU) and Test. This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplin
Introduction You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real
An exciting opportunity to make a difference and deliver highly innovative software solutions for spacecraft missions. This role has responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, and development of Embedded Software for Satellite Systems. Engineers at SSTL are involved on a mission right from concept through to launch, commissioning, and operational life; a true cradle to grave experience and will give you the chance to see your work in Space in a rapid timescale! Key Tasks · Development
MBDA is looking for Software Engineers to join the Software Resource and Capability Team, working on Test Equipment software in support of manufacturing, production test, integration and wider engineering activities. Salary : £40,000 - £65000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 4 to 5 Days a week in the office Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply
Expleo are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the delivery of a software engineering work package for ongoing vehicle intercom development. The role focuses on developing low-level peripheral drivers and system software for an embedded platform based on the NXP i.MX8 (A53 core) processor family. The work will be delivered in bare-metal C, with integration into an existing embedded codebase. The system may optionally involve ThreadX RTOS and uBoot bootloader components.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent. Onsite Salary: Up to £65.000 per annum depending on experience Who We Are Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow –
Introduction We’re seeking bright, curious graduates who are passionate about software and excited by how technology can solve real problems. Join our Software and Electronics Department and contribute to projects spanning the consumer, energy, industrial, and defence & security sectors. You’ll get hands-on experience with a range of technologies aligned to your skills and interests, helping to tackle and solve real challenges for our clients. Successful candidates can join us any time betwe
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Embedded Software Engineer roles fall under SOC 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Embedded Software Engineer positions.