Embedded C++ Software Engineer Job Trends in England
Embedded C++ Software Engineer
UK > England
The median Embedded C++ Software Engineer salary in England is £65,000 per year, according to job vacancies posted during the 6 months leading to 15 November 2026.
The table below compares current salary benchmarking and summary statistics with the previous two years.
| 6 months to 15 Nov 2026 |
Same period 2025 | Same period 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 730 | 613 | 688 |
| Rank change year-on-year | -117 | +75 | -24 |
| Permanent Embedded C++ Software Engineer jobs | 64 | 3 | 26 |
| As % of all permanent jobs in England | 0.060% | 0.007% | 0.043% |
| As % of the Job Titles category | 0.065% | 0.007% | 0.045% |
| Number of salaries quoted | 64 | 3 | 23 |
| 10th Percentile | £50,750 | £52,000 | £41,000 |
| 25th Percentile | £55,000 | £53,125 | £45,000 |
| Median annual salary (50th Percentile) | £65,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| Median % change year-on-year | +18.18% | - | -4.35% |
| 75th Percentile | £70,000 | £60,000 | £61,875 |
| 90th Percentile | £80,000 | £63,000 | £67,000 |
| UK median annual salary | £65,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| % change year-on-year | +18.18% | - | -4.35% |
All Permanent IT Job Roles
England
For comparison with the information above, the following table provides summary statistics for all permanent IT job adverts in England matching a recognised job title. The table also shows what proportion of all permanent IT job adverts they make up.
| 6 months to 15 Nov 2026 |
Same period 2025 | Same period 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent job adverts in England matching a recognised job title | 98,680 | 41,439 | 57,451 |
| % of permanent job adverts matching a recognised job title | 91.78% | 90.58% | 94.61% |
| Number of salaries quoted | 67,017 | 26,416 | 32,352 |
| 10th Percentile | £31,250 | £28,250 | £31,786 |
| 25th Percentile | £41,750 | £35,750 | £42,500 |
| Median annual salary (50th Percentile) | £60,000 | £53,500 | £57,500 |
| Median % change year-on-year | +12.15% | -6.96% | -4.17% |
| 75th Percentile | £77,500 | £75,000 | £76,500 |
| 90th Percentile | £100,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| UK median annual salary | £60,000 | £52,500 | £57,500 |
| % change year-on-year | +14.29% | -8.70% | -4.17% |
Embedded C++ Software Engineer Job Vacancy Trend in England
Historical trend showing the proportion of permanent Embedded C++ Software Engineer job postings relative to all permanent IT jobs advertised in England.
Embedded C++ Software Engineer Salary Trend in England
Salary distribution trend for Embedded C++ Software Engineer job vacancies in England.
Embedded C++ Software Engineer Salary Histogram in England
Salary distribution for Embedded C++ Software Engineer jobs in England over the 6 months to 15 November 2026.
Embedded C++ Software Engineer Job Locations in England
The table below looks at the demand and provides a guide to the median salaries quoted in Embedded C++ Software Engineer jobs within the England region over the 6 months to 15 November 2026. The 'Rank Change' column provides an indication of the change in demand within each location based on the same 6 month period last year.
| Location | Rank Change on Same Period Last Year |
Job Ads Past 6 Months |
Median Salary Past 6 Months |
Median Salary % Change on Same Period Last Year |
Live Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South West | - | 20 | £60,000 | - | 3 |
| South East | -53 | 19 | £65,000 | - | 4 |
| East of England | - | 15 | £55,000 | - | 8 |
| Midlands | -67 | 6 | £75,000 | +39.53% | 2 |
| East Midlands | - | 6 | £75,000 | - | 2 |
| London | - | 4 | £80,000 | - | 3 |
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Embedded C++ Software Engineer Skill Set Top 30 Co-Occurring Skills & Capabilities in England
For the 6 months to 15 November 2026, Embedded C++ Software Engineer job ads cited the following skills and capabilities in order of popularity. The figures indicate the absolute number of co-occurrences and as a proportion of all permanent Embedded C++ Software Engineer job ads across the England region.
| Rank | Skill | Share | Job Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C++ | 100.0% | 64 |
| 1 | Software Engineering | 100.0% | 64 |
| 3 | C | 54.7% | 35 |
| 4 | Embedded C++ | 37.5% | 24 |
| 5 | Linux | 32.8% | 21 |
| 6 | Ethernet | 15.6% | 10 |
| 7 | Embedded C | 14.1% | 9 |
| 7 | Embedded Linux | 14.1% | 9 |
| 9 | CI/CD | 12.5% | 8 |
| 10 | TCP/IP | 10.9% | 7 |
| 11 | Python | 9.4% | 6 |
| 11 | Software Architecture | 9.4% | 6 |
| 13 | AI | 6.3% | 4 |
| 13 | CMake | 6.3% | 4 |
| 13 | Cybersecurity | 6.3% | 4 |
| 13 | Docker | 6.3% | 4 |
| 13 | Software Testing | 6.3% | 4 |
| 13 | Test Automation | 6.3% | 4 |
| 13 | Yocto | 6.3% | 4 |
| 20 | API Development | 4.7% | 3 |
| 20 | Black-Box Testing | 4.7% | 3 |
| 20 | Computer Vision | 4.7% | 3 |
| 20 | Containerisation | 4.7% | 3 |
| 20 | GraphQL | 4.7% | 3 |
| 20 | Jenkins | 4.7% | 3 |
| 20 | Release Automation | 4.7% | 3 |
| 20 | Validation | 4.7% | 3 |
| 28 | Collaborative Culture | 3.1% | 2 |
| 28 | Embedded Software Development | 3.1% | 2 |
| 28 | Git | 3.1% | 2 |
Embedded C++ Software Engineer Skill Set Co-Occurring Skills & Capabilities in England by Category
The table below expands on the one above by listing co-occurrences one category at a time. It covers the same employment type, locality and period, with up to 20 co-occurrences in each category.
Job Titles
| Rank | Job Title | Share | Job Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C/C++ Embedded Software Engineer | 51.6% | 33 |
| 2 | Senior C++ Software Engineer | 26.6% | 17 |
| 2 | Senior Embedded Software Engineer | 26.6% | 17 |
| 4 | Senior C Software Engineer | 17.2% | 11 |
| 5 | Lead Embedded Software Engineer | 10.9% | 7 |
| 6 | Computer Vision Engineer | 4.7% | 3 |
| 7 | Embedded Linux Software Engineer | 3.1% | 2 |
| 7 | Technical Engineer | 3.1% | 2 |
| 7 | Technical Leader | 3.1% | 2 |