Software Engineer

Role: Software Engineer

Location: York

Salary: Up to 45,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a multiple award-winning technology company based in York. Due to continued growth, the business is expanding its engineering team and is looking for a capable developer to take ownership of their PC application software, supporting both new feature development and ongoing enhancement of existing systems.

The Role

You'll join a small, highly skilled engineering team and play a key role in the development of a desktop application used by customers to monitor, analyse, and visualise data collected from a range of hardware devices. The role offers real ownership, variety, and the chance to contribute across the full software lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include developing new functionality, maintaining and improving the existing codebase, supporting customers, and producing clear technical documentation.

About You

You'll be degree qualified (Computer Science or similar) with 2+ years' commercial experience in PC software development. Your core skillset will include C# development using Visual Studio, with a strong understanding of structured, maintainable software design.

Any exposure to embedded systems, electronics, or hardware communication will be a strong advantage.

Essential Skills & Experience

• PC/Application software development
• C# or C++ or Java
• Embedded C development
• Degree-qualified in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Driving licence and access to a car

Desirable Experience

• Serial communication protocols (RS232, SPI, CAN, RS485, I2C, etc.)
• Electronics design exposure
• Bare-metal or low-level development experience

Why Apply?

• Join an award-winning engineering business
• High level of ownership and technical variety
• Work closely with a small, multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to new product development as well as existing platforms
• Develop software from high-level architecture through to implementation

This role would suit a Software Engineer who enjoys variety, likes working closely with hardware-focused teams, and wants to play a key role in the development of innovative technology products.

For more information or to apply, please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd.