Firmware Engineer

Overview

In this senior role, you will develop low-level embedded software for a Gloucestershire-based startup, shaping the hardware-enabled products. You will work closely with hardware engineers to deliver robust firmware across bare-metal and RTOS environments, including embedded Linux on ARM-based MCUs. You’ll tackle diverse integration challenges, from serial communications to wireless interfaces, in a fast-paced, autonomous setting. This is a hands-on role with a meaningful impact on product success and company growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low-level embedded firmware for ARM-based MCUs
• Work across bare-metal and RTOS environments
• Implement and integrate communications protocols (UART, I2C, SPI)
• Develop BLE/WiFi/GPRS interfacing and wireless features
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure holistic solutions
• Diagnose, debug and optimize performance and power usage
• Contribute to software architecture and code reviews
• Provide problem-solving leadership with minimal guidance

Key requirements

• 8+ years of embedded software experience
• Embedded C/C++ proficiency
• ARM-based microcontrollers expertise
• Bare-metal and RTOS development experience
• Embedded Linux experience
• Experience with UART/I2C/SPI
• BLE/WiFi/GPRS interfacing experience
• Relevant degree
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision

• problem solving
• clear communication
• self-starting / autonomous working style
• Embedded C
• Embedded C++
• ARM-based MCUs

…