Firmware Engineer

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 like you to join their team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.

Your Impact

As our client's Firmware Engineer, you will:

• 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.

Discover a world of 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.

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 not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. They 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 actively supporting their sustainability efforts. Our Client's D&I Commitments They prioritise diversity and inclusivity in their work environment. Here's how they do it: - Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. - Their recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with them. - They believe in adding to their culture, not just fitting in. Their diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of their users and customers.