Embedded Software Engineer (C++)

Location: Glasgow and multiple sites across the central belt of Scotland, United Kingdom; on-site 3–4 days per week

Salary: GBP 35,000–65,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a global engineering and technology consultancy delivering engineering solutions across more than 35 countries and industries including aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, rail, and IT.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded C++ software for complex safety-critical systems.
• Apply structured, model-based, and scalable software design approaches.
• Integrate software with target platforms in collaboration with systems and hardware engineers.
• Ensure compliance with safety and coding standards including DO-178C and MISRA C/C++.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and lab-based testing.
• Contribute to Agile delivery and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing C++ software in embedded or safety-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with DO-178C, MISRA C/C++, Agile methods, Jira, Confluence, and Git-based version control.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent technical military experience.
• Must be eligible for or already hold UK Security Clearance (SC), and be able to complete the required baseline personnel security screening.

Nice to have

• Experience with model-based or UML-driven development tools such as IBM Rhapsody.
• Experience with requirements or configuration management tools such as DOORS or Dimension.
• Hands-on experience in software integration, verification, or lab-based testing.
• Background in real-time systems, embedded platforms, or complex system development.

Culture & Benefits

• Ongoing learning, mentoring, and tailored career development.
• Private medical insurance, life insurance, and a pension scheme.
• Cycle and technology scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Social events, team gatherings, and a flexible working approach where the role permits.