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At Ensera Design, we are a world-class user-centered innovation and product development consultancy working across medical and consumer health. Join our multidisciplinary team to build robust, secure firmware that powers life-enhancing products.\nWe are currently seeking an embedded Software Engineer to join our talented team and contribute to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients.\nYou’ll join a multidisciplinary team developing a greenfield medical device from the ground up.\nDay to day, your focus will be designing and implementing embedded software in C/C++ on embedded Linux platforms. You'll sit alongside hardware, MCU, UI and test engineers, with real input into the Linux architecture and design while the project is still taking shape.\nYou'll have a team of Senior Software Engineers around you who'll mentor you throughout. 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We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers, taking into account the role, needs of the individual, and the team.\nWe recognise that we are only as good as our people and we know how important it is to support our team.\nWe offer:\nPerformance-related company-wide bonus.\n\nFlexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon-Thu, 9:30am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-4:00pm; Fri, 9:30am-12:00pm).\n\nPrivate healthcare for you and your family.\n\nEnhanced maternity and paternity leave.\n\nSalary exchange pension scheme.\n\n25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service.\n\nAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform.\n\nCycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes.\n\nDeath in service (x4 gross salary).\n\nTraining and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge-sharing sessions.\n\nA free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company-wide meeting.\n\nFree breakfast every Wednesday, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team-organized activities, summer and Christmas parties, and more.\n\nAbout us\nWe are based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state-of-the-art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we’re just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside, and St. Nick’s Markets.\nWe are proud of our values:\nFind a way: We work as one team, combining our knowledge and experience to unite around a shared goal. We trust each other and do what’s needed to get things done and exceed expectations.\n\nPull together: We believe anything is possible. When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward.\n\nCare: We act with integrity, take pride in our work, and support each other. We each play our part to make a positive impact for our customers, our colleagues, and our planet.\n\nOur diverse, multidisciplinary team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and beyond. Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start-ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics.\nDo we sound like a good match for you?\nIf you’d like to discuss the role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need to make your application, we’d love to hear from you. If you think you might be the right person for us but want an informal chat first then get in touch via .\nPlease note we reserve the right to close the vacancy if we have a high level of applications. We look forward to hearing from you!\nAt Ensera Design we believe that designing for people means including all people, starting with the team behind the work. 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