Embedded Software Engineer

The Company

Concurrent designs a range of high-performance Intel® processor boards, switches, networking, storage and software products for use in embedded computing solutions. We manufacture our board products in our Colchester, UK based factory to meet the highest level of inspection standards for long life cycle, reliable operation.

Our products are used by many of the world’s leading integrators within the Defence, Security, Aerospace, Telecommunications, Transportation, Medical and Industrial markets and are designed to be operated in a range of temperatures and environments from benign to extreme rugged.

The company operates facilities in Colchester and Theale in the United Kingdom and Woburn, MA and Los Angeles, CA in the United States. We are supported by a world-wide network of distributors and manufacturers’ representatives to ensure that local support is always available to our customers.

Concurrent is a public company, quoted on AIM on the London Stock Exchange.

The role

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of the BIOS, BSPs, and additional software for Concurrent’s new and existing products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain the software in the UFEI BIOS.

• Board Support Packages for cutting edge Intel processor-based boards.

• Middleware, system and device driver software for Linux, Windows, VxWorks and other standard operating systems.

• Test software

• Support in the definition of product and software architecture

• Taking a hands-on approach to early hardware bring-up

• Work on challenging customer issues that get escalated to engineering team.

• Supporting project managers of coordination of deliverables

The hardware and software platforms vary, but most of the devices used are complex and a good appreciation of the hardware is desired for this role.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• Proficient in Embedded C programming for x86, PowerPC or high-performance ARM processors.

• Practical experience programming a variety of hardware devices at register level.

• Good appreciation of hardware.

• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills.

• Mentoring of engineers in software development and debug

• Ability to work and effectively communicate with team members

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git

Desirable:

• Experience of developing UFEI BIOS

• Experience developing low-level, embedded software for Linux or a similar operating system.

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git

• Experience in leading technical projects or working as a technical lead in software development

• Ability to drive technical decisions and provide input into the future direction of the platform’s architecture

The ability to communicate effectively with others within the company at an Engineering level is an important additional attribute.

Benefits for working at Concurrent Technologies UK:

• Generous company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

• Health Insurance, Life Assurance & Income protection

• 25 days holiday + Banks

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Cycle to work

• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• No probationary period

Equal Opportunity Statement

Concurrent Technologies recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.