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# Wi-Fi Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Salary:** £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, Network Protocols, Wi-Fi Technology, Software Coding
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26090

## About the Role

* A good academic background in STEM with a degree for a well-respected university.
 * Excellent coding skills in C++ and C.
 * A demonstrable understanding of a range of common networking protocols - ideally, this should also include wireless protocols and their security, e.g. (WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-EAP).
 * Linux operating system expertise, including kernel and user space, and the use of Linux for embedded applications.
 * Full existing right to work in the UK without time limit, restrictions, or sponsorship.

## Description

Connectivity is a key attribute of their products, and you will need broad expertise in wireless communications and networking protocols in addition to excellent skills in embedded software development. You would be developing drivers for Linux to control Wi-Fi functionality, and optimise it so that the hardware performs with maximum speed and reliability.