Firmware Engineer

Overview

Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech? Our client is looking for a dedicated individual to join their team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.

Your Impact

• Test software: Ensuring comprehensive automated test coverage of your code, writing automated tests, GUIs, and utility apps in languages such as Python and C#.
• Libraries and apps: Creating software libraries and demo apps in C-compatible languages such as C#, C++, or Rust to control their firmware subsystems.
• Technical strategy: Executing and collaborating on their strategy for highly reliable, mission-critical hardware and firmware.
• Validation and debugging: Implementing and improving their device test plans, debugging, and validating upcoming firmware and software.
• Quality assurance: Promptly analysing and correcting quality issues.
• Project management: Taking ownership of firmware and software projects from start to finish.

Firmware and Software Development

• Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux.
• Applying best practices in embedded software architecture and testing.
• Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject.
• 4+ years of experience in software development in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Rust.
• 4+ years of experience in embedded software development in C.
• Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
• Strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability.
• Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks.
• An understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction.
• Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools.
• A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers.
• Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS).
• A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship.
• Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience.
• Ability to read electronics schematics.
• A collaborative and supportive team player – contributing actively to shared goals and supporting colleagues across disciplines.
• Practical, proactive mindset – comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team.

About the Client’s Culture & Commitments

• They are proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Their innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Their values – passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change – resonate in everything they do.
• Our Client’s Inclusive Culture: They believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining them means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on their technology for effective communication.
• Our Client’s Commitment to Sustainability: They prioritise sustainability and aim to minimise their carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining them, you’ll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while supporting their sustainability efforts.
• Our Client’s D&I Commitments: They prioritise diversity and inclusivity in their work environment, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career. Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday.

Benefits

Discover rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days.

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