Contract Embedded Software Engineer London | Outside IR35 | £550 per day | Hybrid This contract sits within a highly capable engineering SME working on advanced, safety-critical embedded systems. The work is discreet by nature and requires engineers who are comfortable operating in environments where technical depth, pace and trust matter. You’ll be joining a small, experienced team delivering embedded software that interacts directly with real hardware. The focus is on robust, production-quality code, not prototypes that never leave the lab. What you’ll be doing Developing embedded software in C/C++ Working close to hardware, supporting bring-up and integration Debugging and fault-finding at system level Collaborating directly with experienced engineers across disciplines Contributing to systems where reliability and performance are non-negotiable What you’ll bring Strong background in embedded software engineering Comfortable working across the full development lifecycle Experience with Linux or RTOS environments Confident debugging complex hardware/software interactions Eligible for Security Clearance (or already hold it) Contract details £550 per day, outside IR35 London-based, hybrid working Initial contract with extension potential Apply for a confidential conversation