Embedded Software Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

5 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Part-time (≤ 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Compensation

£ 55K

Job location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Tech stack

C++

Communications Protocols

Software Debugging

Embedded C

Embedded Software

Firmware

Github

Hardware Interface Design

Real-Time Operating Systems

Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter

Serial Peripheral Interface

PIC Microcontroller

GIT

Information Technology

Job description

KO2's client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team in central Newcastle, working on a range of innovative "tech for good" products that positively impact millions of users worldwide. This role is suited to an engineer with solid industry experience who is confident taking ownership of complex technical challenges and contributing at both a hands-on and architectural level. You will play a key role in the design, development, and optimisation of embedded systems across the full product lifecycle. The Role As a senior member of a small, high-performing team, you will be heavily involved in system design decisions, firmware architecture, and technical problem-solving. You'll work closely with hardware engineers and other stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable embedded solutions. This is an opportunity to have real influence over product direction while remaining technically hands-on. You'll also provide guidance and mentorship to more junior engineers within the team. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Designing and developing embedded software in C/C++
Defining firmware architecture and contributing to system-level design
Working with a range of microcontrollers (ARM, NXP, PIC, or similar)
Debugging complex hardware/software interactions
Supporting integration, validation, and production activities
Contributing to technical reviews and continuous improvement processes

Requirements

Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Strong commercial experience in Embedded C/C++ development
RTOS development
Proven experience with microcontroller-based system design (ARM, NXP, PIC or similar)
Understanding of communication protocols like SPI, UART, and I2C
Confident debugging at both firmware and hardware interface levels
Experience working across the full development lifecycle
Ability to take technical ownership of projects and deliver to deadlines Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience with BLE or wireless communication protocols
Exposure to electronics design and schematic review
Proficiency with Git and GitHub Actions