Software Engineer

The Opportunity - Software Engineer

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Overview of the role

JCB is seeking talented Software Engineers—from ambitious juniors to experienced principal engineers—to join our innovative and dynamic team. The ideal engineer will have experience in Embedded C programming or Model-Based Development to design, develop, and implement software solutions for cutting-edge transmission and driveline systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced control systems that power JCB’s world-class machinery.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Designing and developing robust, efficient embedded software for transmission and driveline control systems.

• Writing, testing, and debuging code in Embedded C to meet system requirements.

• Utilizing tools like MATLAB/Simulink to create, simulate, and implement control algorithms.

• Performing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL) testing to validate control strategies.

• Writing software requirements & Test specifications.

This will be suited to you if

• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• You have strong proficiency in Embedded C programming and debugging.

• You have experience with Model-Based Development using MATLAB/Simulink.

• You have familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and microcontroller architectures. 

• You have experience in developing embedded software for automotive or off-highway machinery

• You have worked with V-Model methodology 

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our resourcing team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com 

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our recruitment team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.