Pod Point

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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2 months ago
London, United KingdomSenior

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, debug, and test embedded software for Pod’s hardware platforms.
  • Own software features end-to-end across new and existing products, contributing to system architecture.
  • Collaborate with electronics engineers on new designs, system adaptations, and hardware-related diagnosis.
  • Integrate peripherals and IoT connectivity technologies in an embedded Linux environment.
  • Contribute to technical design documentation, version control, CI/CD, and broader engineering quality practices.
  • Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, coaching, and team planning.
  • Investigate complex hardware-software issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement durable fixes.
  • Support the full product lifecycle from early development through release and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of embedded software engineering experience, ideally in consumer IoT or connected devices.
  • Strong understanding of system design, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience with Embedded Linux, including Yocto, device tree, and system-level components is desirable.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, or Rust for low-level systems programming is desirable.
  • Experience with boards, SDKs, toolchains, debugging environments, and platform bring-up is desirable.
  • Knowledge of EV standards and protocols including IEC 61851, ISO 15118, and OCPP is desirable.
  • Experience building CI systems, including hardware-in-the-loop and software testing, is desirable.
  • Familiarity with EN 303 645 and EN 18031 IoT cybersecurity standards is desirable.
  • Strong communication, organization, delivery focus, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the London office.
  • Work abroad for up to 20 days per year.
  • Access to the UnMind wellbeing platform for the employee and up to five family or friends.
  • Podpoint Charger and discounted energy tariff through Pod Power or the EDF Employee Programme.
  • Family and friend discount scheme.
  • 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays.
  • Parental and family leave.
  • Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution.
  • Eyecare scheme, life insurance, Virtual GP, and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Free mortgage advice, discounted gym memberships, and Cycle2Work Scheme.

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