Senior Software Engineer
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000 to £75,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH6 7EZ |
| Company: | Carbon60 |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH174769_1771511225 |
Summary
Senior Software Engineer
This is a hands‑on role working across the full software development lifecycle - from concept and requirements through to delivery, test, documentation and customer support. You'll work closely with hardware, production and product teams, contributing directly to new product introductions in a fast-moving environment.
What you'll be doing- Designing, developing and maintaining embedded GNU/Linux and system-level software for NETernity switch products.
- Working across the OpenWare stack: bootloaders, Linux kernels, hardware interfaces, network protocols and system applications.
- Leading development of new OpenWare features from initial discussion through to delivery.
- Creating test specifications and automated scripts for network software.
- Supporting internal teams and external customers with integration, troubleshooting and feature enhancements.
- Contributing to new product development alongside hardware and production engineering teams.
- Producing clear documentation aligned with AS9100 Rev D processes.
- Continuously improving development tools, CI pipelines and software processes.
- Degree in Software Engineering or similar.
- Excellent C programming skills in a GNU/Linux environment.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet).
- Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
- Hands‑on experience with Python, Bash or similar scripting.
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD practices and configuration management.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers at all levels.
- Customer‑facing capability and confidence.
- Exposure to Agile methodologies.
- Experience developing embedded or system-level software for COTS products.
- Background in AS9100 Rev D-certified environments.
- Competitive pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Health & Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Employee discounts
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.