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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Firmware Engineer - **Company:** Microchip - **Location:** Whiteley, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £53,283.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Application Notes, Microsoft Outlook, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Datasheets, Software Debugging, Desktop Publishing, Programming Tools, Embedded Software, Firmware, Human-Computer Interaction, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, ISO/IEC 15504, Software Engineering, PIC Microcontroller, Peripherals - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5854442178 ## About the Role * B.Sc. or B.Eng in Electronic Engineering or equivalent * 10+ years industrial experience (non-managerial) in embedded firmware domain Competencies * Be well versed in embedded software and hardware systems * Be very strong in C programming in an embedded environment * Excellent problem-solving skills * AI literate * Be able to understand and use device datasheets, product datasheets, application notes, and PCB schematics * Have experience with the full software development lifecycle and development tools * Have in-depth work experience with microcontroller peripherals * Have experience with Microsoft Office tools-Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint-and have a very good standard of spoken and written English * Knowledge and experience of industry standards such as CMMi, Automotive SPICE , ISO-26262, IEC/UL-60730 would be useful ## Description This is a job opportunity to work as part of the Human Machine Interface Division (HMID) and help provide the innovation and inventions seen in future years for automotive and industrial design. An exciting opportunity to join the world leader in touchscreen and human interface solutions. Reporting to the HMID Software Manager, you will be part of the Firmware Development Team within the HMID Software Group. As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will play a major role in the development activities of the team and in the team's development process. What's attractive about this opportunity? This position will expose you to the full development lifecycle for embedded software applications: from requirements elicitation through design, implementation, review, test, and documentation. You will receive both on-the-job and formal training. You will be working in a small but highly skilled team, as part of a wider organisation both within the Whiteley office and worldwide. More details on the expectations and responsibilities in this position: * Analyse requirements for embedded software applications * Formulate innovative solutions in a resource constrained environment * Problem solve challenging customer issues * Analyse existing embedded software with a view to understanding it, documenting it, debugging it, and optimizing it * Adopt AI in all aspects of the development process * Document design and test specifications * Implement software to meet design requirements and implementation standards * Perform unit, integration, and qualification testing of embedded software * Provide peer review input to others' work: documentation and software * Leadership/mentorship of Junior Engineers * Manage firmware development projects * Work with other Senior Firmware Engineers to review and improve Firmware Development Process * Interact with other functional groups including Silicon Development and Applications to develop the current and next generations of embedded touch controllers ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Building a Cross-Platform BLE Client with Kotlin Multiplatform and Kable](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100250-building-a-cross-platform-ble-client-with-kotlin-multiplatform-and-kable) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [You’re a great coder? 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