Senior Firmware / Embedded Engineer

We are working with a leading product design consultancy to find a Senior Firmware / Embedded Engineer to join their growing team. This consultancy focuses on designing and developing innovative electronic Internet of Things (IoT) products. They have an award-winning team that genuinely care for one another and about delivering excellent products to market.

About the role

As a Senior Embedded Engineer, you will use your skills to design, develop, and maintain embedded systems, firmware, and associated software components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in firmware engineering and embedded systems, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions that help bring IoT products to life. For this position, we will also consider strong mid-level engineers.

The team will rely on you to:

• IoT Product Development: Design, develop, and test firmware for embedded systems used in cutting-edge IoT products, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Hardware-Software Integration: Integrate hardware and software components to create robust and functional devices.
• Software Development: Develop associated software tools, libraries, and interfaces to support embedded systems within products.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical expertise and guidance.
• Problem-Solving: Diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues related to firmware and embedded systems in products.
• Collaboration: Work effectively in a cross-functional team environment, collaborating with hardware engineers, software developers, and other stakeholders.
• Consulting: Consult directly with clients and business stakeholders on requirements, specifications, and proposals for the system design and delivery of embedded solutions

Ideally you have:

• 5+ years of experience in firmware engineering and embedded Linux systems development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming language.
• Experience with embedded microcontrollers and RTOS (e.g., STM32, nRF5, FreeRTOS, Zephyr).
• Familiarity with hardware-software integration and debugging techniques.
• Experience developing new electromechanical products, from concept to production.
• A degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering, or similar.

Bonus points if you also have:

• Consulting experience, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience with wireless protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, LTE, WiFi).
• Experience with web languages and technologies (Typescript, Electron, Angular, React)

What’s next

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please apply today. We will be reviewing applications over the coming weeks, and calling shortlisted applicants the week of 10th February for a phone screen before interviewing with the client.