Embedded Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026.
Embedded Software Engineer
About Us:
We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.
At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that has been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.
Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.
Our purpose: Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. You can find out more about us on https://www.slb.com/who-we-are
Location:
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Job Summary:
The role involves developing, testing, and supporting embedded software used in the operation and control of downhole drilling tools. The engineer will work on new software features, product enhancements, and testing activities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable and field-ready solutions for harsh operating environments.
Typical Responsibilities and Duties:
Develop and maintain embedded software using C/C++
Design, implement, test, and debug software for embedded systems
Support system integration, verification, and validation activities
Create and maintain functional and technical documentation
Troubleshoot software and hardware issues using debugging and diagnostic tools
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical problem solving
Maintain accurate work tracking, prioritize development tasks, and support Agile software development practices
Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle
Required Skills & Experience:
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Embedded Software Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computing & Electronics Engineering, or a related field (recent graduate with less than 2 years of experience)
Experience programming in C/C++ for embedded systems
Familiarity with hardware and software debugging tools, emulators, simulators, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Experience using version control systems such as Git/GitHub
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Preferred Skills
Experience with unit testing methodologies
Experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS or OpenRTOS
Experience with ARM Cortex-M processors
Experience with National Instruments hardware and software tools
Experience in FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog
Understanding of electrical schematics
Career Advancement:
SLB Eureka Technical Career (SETC) provides proven technical contributors with a career path that offers them recognition, reward, and influence that parallels an equivalent management progression. We are leaders in Technology Domain Knowledge - Our Eureka Community of practice has over 28,500 members, in 30 communities, with 123 Special Interest Groups (SIGs). We’ve published over 10,000 publications in the past decade. The early stage of SETC known as “SETC Associate”, is a new addition to the SETC Framework in the Technology Organization.
BlueFlex (if eligible):
We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on-site & home working days.
What we can offer you:
Competitive base salary with bonus, private healthcare for employee & family, subsidised dental care, Health & Wellbeing programs such as the Employee Mental health support, health & wellness coaching, part employer and employee funded pension contribution, Income protection scheme, life insurance.
Other benefits are also available through the SLB flexible benefits program.
SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities, please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.