Senior Firmware Engineer

Octagon

Whiteparish, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Compensation

£ 46K

Whiteparish, United Kingdom

C++

Compilers

Code Review

Continuous Integration

Document Management Systems

Digital Electronics

Firmware

Hardware Interface Design

Real-Time Operating Systems

GIT

Information Technology

Software Version Control

Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware using C/C++ for microcontrollers.
Lead firmware development projects from concept through delivery, ensuring high quality and timely execution.
Guide hardware bring-up efforts, BSP development, and integration of peripheral drivers.
Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical leadership, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
Implement CI/CD processes to ensure reliable and frequent product deployment.
Support the full product lifecycle, from concept to production and post-deployment maintenance.
Develop and maintain documentation, including firmware design specifications and user manuals.

Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Strong experience developing firmware in C/C++ for resource-constrained embedded systems.
Proficiency with Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g., Zephyr).
Experience with firmware development tools such as compilers and IDEs.
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Knowledge of hardware interfaces and digital electronics.