Junior Software Engineer

Embedded, C & C++ - Edinburgh, Scotland

Ref: 6075Friday 30 January 2026

Competitive

Junior Software Engineer - Edinburgh, Hybrid
 
An excellent opportunity has become available to join a leading global medical technology in Edinburgh.
 
You will be involved in designing and delivering advanced technology used in clinical environments around the world, enabling healthcare professionals to make faster, safer and more informed decisions. As part of ongoing growth, they are seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join their Edinburgh-based engineering team.
 
What is in it for you:
  • Competitive salary 
  • Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office
  • 25 days annual leave - which increase in years of service
  • Life insurance
  • Pension
  • Paid charity work days
  • Healthcare Cash plan
  • ... and much more
 
The Role:
You will join a collaborative R&D team working on next-generation patient monitoring and connectivity solutions. This is a hands-on software engineering position where you will contribute throughout the full development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing and release.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help deliver secure, high-performance and reliable software within a regulated environment, with a strong emphasis on quality and usability.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain software for medical monitoring and connectivity products
  • Contribute to software design, architecture discussions and technical decisions
  • Collaborate with engineers, product specialists and stakeholders to define requirements
  • Write clean, well-documented and testable code in an agile environment
  • Support system integration, debugging and ongoing improvements
  • Ensure software meets performance, security and regulatory requirements
 
What We’re Looking For:
  • Strong experience with C++ 
  • Ability to develop multi-threaded applications
  • Familiarity with Linux-based or embedded systems
  • A quality-driven mindset with an interest in safety-critical software
  • Experience with Qt / QML is a nice to have
     
Why Join:
  • Work on technology that directly improves patient care
  • Be part of a supportive engineering culture with high technical standards
  • Hybrid working model with two days per week in the Edinburgh office
  • Excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression
 
If you’re an early-career software engineer looking to build meaningful products in a highly respected industry, this role offers both purpose and professional growth.
 
Find out more and apply now or register your CV with Bright Purple for more IT opportunities.
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