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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Kings Hedges
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ARM Architecture, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Microarchitecture, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Tcl (Programming Language), Scripting, Git, Pytest
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42404893/

## About the Role

* Strong background in real-time embedded firmware

 * 5+ years of experience with C/C++ development

 * 2+ years of experience with Python

 * Experience developing cross-platform code

Desirable skills for a Firmware Engineer to have;

 * Experience with unit test frameworks like pytest, build scripting, Jenkins CI/CD automation

 * Good understanding of ARM Cortex-M series processors and CPU architecture

 * Some PCB electronics design experiences

 * Familiarity with Linux, Git, Bash, and Tcl



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