Specialist Embedded Software Engineer

Location:

1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom Company:

BT Group Why this job matters

Join Our Innovative Broadband Devices Team! Are you passionate about developing cutting-edge technology that enhances the internet experience for millions? Our Broadband Devices team, a key part of Networks, is at the forefront of creating embedded firmware (powered by Linux) for home gateways and Wi-Fi extenders. We ensure our customers enjoy seamless internet connectivity, whether over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Why Join Us? • Innovative Solutions: We develop and integrate our in-house software solution, Indigo, with hardware built by our partners. This software powers all new devices, providing top-tier broadband services. • Continuous Development: Our team is dedicated to continually enhancing Indigo, adding new features, and supporting the latest hardware platforms. • Impactful Work: You’ll be part of a team that builds and integrates firmware that directly impacts our customers’ internet experience. Your Role:

As an embedded software developer, you’ll be at the heart of our Indigo firmware development. Using Agile methodologies and industry-leading tools, you’ll work within a dynamic squad focused on different aspects of Indigo. What you’ll be doing

Innovative Software Design: • Lead the design, implementation, and testing of Smart Hub software using Agile methodologies, ensuring alignment with leading industry standards to deliver strategic products. • Agile Team Collaboration: Work within a dynamic, small Agile team to develop next generation products on ambitious timelines, contributing to a fast-paced and innovative environment. • Complex Component Engineering: Take charge of developing and maintaining some of the most complex software components, ensuring high performance and reliability. • Best Practices Advocate: Champion best software engineering practices, including automated testing, to ensure high-quality deliverables. • Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with other software development teams to ensure our products meet specifications and deliver a best in-class customer experience. • Lifecycle Insight Provider: Offer valuable software design and engineering insights throughout the entire product lifecycle, from conception to deployment. • Requirement Clarification: Collaborate with designers and specialists to understand requirements, confirm user stories, and ensure the desired customer experience is achieved. • Continuous Learning: Commit to constant learning and development, enhancing your technology skills and striving for greater efficiency in your work. Skills Required: • Strong Software Design & Development Experience: Proficient in designing and developing software using C on embedded Linux systems. • Embedded Linux System Development: Experienced in building, debugging, and scripting for embedded Linux systems. • CI/CD and VCS Tools: Proficient in using tools like Git, GitLab, Jira, and Confluence for code revision and continuous integration. • Agile Delivery Methods: Familiar with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. • Test Automation: Ideally, knowledgeable and experienced in automating tests using Python or Robot Framework. • Home/Office Networking Technologies: Ideally, experienced with in-home customer premise equipment and related technologies such as Broadband DSL/Fibre, 4G/5G Mobile networks, IP, WiFi, Voice, DECT, IoT, and Home Networking. • Proactive and Collaborative: Proactive, collaborative, pragmatic, and passionate about delivering high-quality products within ambitious timelines, ensuring the best customer experience. The skills you’ll need

Agile Development Microservices/Service Oriented Architecture Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Software Testing Application Development Software Development Lifecycle Decision Making Growth Mindset Looking in: Leading inclusively and Safely:

I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity. Owning outcomes:

I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation. Looking out: Delivering for the customer:

I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business. Commercially savvy:

I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making. Looking to the future: Growth mindset:

I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation. Building for the future:

I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best. With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally. We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive. As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society. Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us. Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

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