Firmware Engineer

Company: Kineton

Location: City of Edinburgh

Posted: April 11th, 2026

Kineton Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Kineton Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Kineton is a cutting-edge technology company committed to providing innovative digital solutions for our domestic and international clients.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team.

In this critical role, you will be responsible for:

The design, development, and implementation of firmware for our embedded systems, with a strong emphasis on integrating cutting-edge cybersecurity algorithms and robust information encryption techniques.
Your expertise in real-time development will be crucial in ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of our products.
You will work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and security experts throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement firmware for embedded systems, focusing on security and performance.
Research, analyze, and implement cryptographic algorithms for data protection at rest and in transit.
Develop and integrate secure communication protocols.
Design and implement real-time firmware solutions that meet strict performance and latency requirements.
Conduct thorough testing and debugging of firmware, including security vulnerability assessments.
Collaborate with hardware engineers on system architecture and hardware/firmware interfaces, ensuring security considerations are integrated from the outset.
Work closely with software development teams to ensure seamless integration of firmware with higher-level applications.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and security architecture documents.
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, security, and adherence to coding standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex firmware and security-related issues.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
2+ years in firmware development for embedded systems.
Strong understanding of embedded system architectures, microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, RISC-V,), and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Demonstrable expertise in cybersecurity principles and practices relevant to embedded systems.
Significant experience in the development and implementation of cryptographic algorithms (e.g., AES, RSA, ECC, SHA).
Hands-on experience with secure communication protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL, DTLS, IPsec).
Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++. Experience with assembly language is a plus.
Solid understanding of hardware/software interfaces and debugging tools (e.g., JTAG).
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with specific security standards and certifications relevant to embedded systems (e.g., Common Criteria, FIPS 140-2).
Knowledge of hardware security modules (HSMs) and trusted execution environments (TEEs).
Familiarity with static and dynamic code analysis tools for security vulnerability detection.
Experience with secure coding practices and threat modeling.
Contributions to open-source security or embedded projects.

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