Firmware Engineer

• Architect and write embedded C/C++ firmware for next-generation consumer hardware devices with rich, graphic-heavy touchscreen interfaces.
• Build the on-device user experience layer using embedded Linux or Android platforms.
• Integrate and optimise wireless connectivity, low-power features, and location/tracking data capabilities such as Bluetooth Low Energy and GNSS/GPS.
• Act as the technical lead when working with global partners, including reviewing code from offshore app development teams and writing specifications for electronics manufacturers.
• Take sole charge of the embedded software roadmap and establish our in-house firmware capability from scratch.

Technologies:

• Android
• Architect
• Bluetooth
• Embedded
• Firmware
• Hardware
• Linux
• C++
• UX UI Design

• Proven experience in embedded firmware development using C/C++ on real physical products that have successfully shipped to market.
• Practical exposure to building touchscreen HMIs running on embedded Linux, Android/AOSP, or RTOS environments.
• Hands-on experience integrating BLE, wireless protocols, or location-based/navigation features.
• Strong technical communication skills to work with external suppliers and global development teams.
• Must be local enough to commute daily to our new Basingstoke office.

We are partnering with a globally recognised, market-leading premium consumer hardware brand that is opening a brand-new engineering R&D centre in Basingstoke. This is a high-autonomy, sole-charge technical specialist role where you will report directly to the Innovation Director and own the firmware and connected software platform end to end. You will join a small, supportive team in a fail-fast engineering culture that values proactive decisions and technical output over corporate box-ticking. Our products are stable, highly profitable, UK-assembled, and shipped to over 50 countries, giving you the opportunity to build something new with global reach and no legacy code to maintain.