EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ARCHITECT
| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridgeshire , Cambridge |
| Industry Sector | Software Engineering |
| Start Date | |
| Salary/Rate | £excellent package |
| Reference | J4810 |
| Date Advertised | 11-08-2008 - 17:04 |
Description
Embedded Software Architect
Working on wireless projects, you will create the software architecture for complex electronics systems. You will also create the detailed design and the code for key parts of these systems, in most cases working with one or more software or hardware engineers as part of a multidisciplinary project team. You will participate in meetings with clients and potential clients and a small amount of travel may be involved.
Embedded Software Architect
Working on wireless projects, you will create the software architecture for complex electronics systems. You will also create the detailed design and the code for key parts of these systems, in most cases working with one or more software or hardware engineers as part of a multidisciplinary project team. You will participate in meetings with clients and potential clients and a small amount of travel may be involved.
The Wireless Software Group develops software for wireless applications. With particular strengths in low power, low cost radio implementations, with application areas such as telecommunications, healthcare, industrial and consumer goods. The company have a significant pre-developed IP library to reduce development time and risk, including mature and proven Bluetooth and DECT protocol stacks.
The group carries out software design and architecture, as well as coding, usually in C. Other languages are occasionally used, such as assembly and Java, as required.
Team sizes tend to be small and are made up of highly skilled engineers. High quality work is therefore essential from every team member.
In this role you will be responsible for:
Defining the software architecture for medium to large-sized projects and maintaining it throughout the project lifecycle
Ensuring the software design matches the clients requirements
Designing key software subsystems and coding them, mainly in C
Taking the lead technical role for software, sometimes concurrently on more than one project
Defining regression tests to ensure that the software is robust and complies with the specification
Delivering high-quality software that meets the agreed requirements
Carrying out your project tasks within the timescales and budgets agreed with the project manager
Minimum requirements
With an appropriate background in wireless communications software, you will have a good degree in a relevant subject, such as electronic engineering or computer science.
Significant architectural experience in wireless communications
Experience of technical leadership
Significant experience in embedded software in C
Understanding of both hardware and software
Understanding of build systems and release management
Experience of the following would be advantageous
Windows programming
One or more scripting languages
Future Prospects
The company is committed to developing its employees careers and has a flexible policy for individual capabilities and preferences. Promotion is linked to merit.
The diversity of work leads to excellent opportunities for individuals to gain experience in a wide variety of market sectors and leading edge technologies. There are opportunities for widening your responsibilities, including project management and sales. Within the line management structure there are opportunities for promotion to Group Leader with responsibility for managing one of the companys business areas, or Senior Consultant with recognition for exceptional technical expertise, and beyond to more senior management positions.
Employment benefits
Good salaries, based on merit and reviewed annually
Profit share in addition to basic salary
Flexible working hours
Excellent career development and training opportunities
Free lunches and refreshments
Private medical insurance and company sickness scheme
Pension scheme including free life assurance
25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
Assistance in relocation if applicable
Active social committee
Well equipped and pleasantly situated building
Above all, real responsibility for real business problems, with good career prospects based on merit
Successful candidates will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment.
Mylen Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment agency specialising in Mechanical, Electronic, Production, IT, Software, Automotive and Aviation Engineering.
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