Job Description

Posted 5 hours ago

Software Engineer – Hardware Integrated Systems
Glenrothes, Fife – Onsite

Up to £45,000 – 12 Month FTC (Strong chance of permanence)

We’re working with a global engineering business in Glenrothes that designs and builds automated test systems for devices.

This role sits within a hands-on engineering team developing software that directly interacts with physical hardware.

The Work
You’ll be:

* Writing software that controls and communicates with real devices

* Integrating applications with test rigs and equipment

* Working with USB and network device communication

* Supporting migration of legacy test platforms onto newer hardware

* Interfacing with single-board computers and device-level protocols

This is not a web application role. The software directly interacts with physical systems.

Tech Environment
C / C++

Python

Some C#

Basic SQL

Device communication (SSH, Telnet)

What We’re Looking For
A software engineer who is comfortable working close to hardware and understands how software behaves in real-world environments.

You may have worked in:

* Industrial or manufacturing systems

* Test equipment or production environments

* Embedded-adjacent or device control roles

* Automation or hardware-integrated software projects

You don’t need deep firmware experience, but you should be confident integrating software with physical systems.

Why Consider It

* Hands-on engineering environment

* Clear technical scope

* Immediate ownership of platform migration work

* Strong chance of permanent role after 12 months

* Small team with direct impact

If you enjoy seeing software operate in the real world rather than purely in abstract systems, this could be a strong fit