Contract Embedded Software Engineer Required Duration: 6 Months+ Location: Outskirts of Oxford (Hybrid 2 Days Per Week Onsite) Rate: Up to £57 per hour, Outside IR35 We re looking for an experienced Contract Embedded Engineer to join an established embedded engineering team working on next-generation embedded automation solutions. You ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust Linux-based platforms on ARM architectures, delivering reliable systems capable of operating in harsh environments. This is a hands-on role where you ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define specifications, develop high-quality software, and support products through release. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux platforms on ARM-based microprocessors Develop high-performance, reliable embedded software using modern C++ Work across the full development lifecycle, from requirements through to release Support system integration, debugging, and validation Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams to deliver robust solutions Required Experience and Skills 7+ years experience developing software in Advanced C++ Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles Experience with multi-threaded applications and inter-process communication (IPC) Strong experience working with Linux-based systems Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell scripting and/or Python Experience with communication protocols ..... full job details .....