Graduate Embedded Software Engineer

Based inside the Oldham head office Research & Development hub, this Graduate Embedded Software Engineer position focuses on developing, coding, and testing low-level firmware and configuration software in C/C++ for automated payment and facial analysis hardware systems.

Are you a Graduate Embedded Software Engineer, who is looking to work in a fast paced, global, market leading company?

Here at Innovative Technology, we have an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Embedded Software Engineer to join our site-based Research & Development team at our global head office in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

The role overview:

You  will develop firmware / embedded software for our range of products, using a variety of programming languages, tools, and development practices. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience in developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining software that helps ensure our devices and systems continue to meet high industry standards.

Responsibilities of our Graduate Embedded Software Engineer:

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of embedded software for a range of ITL products.

• Support the development of PC tools and configuration software used alongside ITL products.

• Learn and apply source control processes, software release procedures, and coding standards.

• Contribute to product design documentation, test records, and software development documentation.

• Help investigate software issues, identify possible causes, and work with experienced engineers to develop appropriate solutions.

• Support feasibility investigations for new product concepts, product improvements, and software design options.

• Develop an understanding of hardware constraints and how software interacts with embedded systems.

• Collaborate with other development teams to help clarify requirements, agree timescales, and support delivery of project objectives.

• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team learning activities to develop technical knowledge and engineering best practice.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• A degree, or equivalent qualification, in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline.

• Knowledge of C/C++ programming, ideally with some exposure to embedded systems.

• An interest in firmware, embedded software, microcontrollers, or electronics.

• Basic understanding of electronic hardware and the ability to interpret schematic diagrams at a graduate level.

• Familiarity with software development principles, debugging, testing, and problem-solving.

• Some knowledge of high-level programming languages for PC application development would be beneficial.

• Awareness of real-time operating systems would be advantageous.

• Awareness of communication standards and protocols would be advantageous.

• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and develop technical skills within a supportive engineering team.

Your Package & Perks:

• A competitive salary

• Flexible working hours

• 32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave & pay

• Enhanced Pension Contribution

• Healthcare Insurance (including dental)

• Wellbeing support

• Life Insurance

• Income Protection Insurance

• Educational Sponsorship

• Electric Car Scheme   

• Onsite electric car charging points

• Free secure parking

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Informal dress code     

• Paid breaks, with free premium hot drinks

We’re Innovative…

Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we now have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 170 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub.

From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry-leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world’s leading companies.

By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive we’ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You’ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links.

We are a disability-confident employer, as such we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application.

What’s next?

If you’re a graduate wanting to become an Embedded Software Engineer and want to join our award-winning team working on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

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