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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Platform Recruitment
- **Location:** Milton, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ARM Architecture, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Microarchitecture, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Tcl (Programming Language), Performance Testing, Git, Pytest, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815096324-firmware-engineer

## About the Role

Experience required:

 * 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:

 * 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

## Description

Overview

Firmware Engineer - Cambridge

Would you like to work on developing an extremely precise deep-tech platform with real-world impact? Our client offers the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team on cutting-edge technologies, alongside a motivated group of engineers.

Responsibilities

 * Develop driver firmware for proprietary silicon
 * Work throughout the whole SDLC, including bring-up, regression testing and performance testing
 * Validate new silicon chips

Qualifications

Experience required:

 * 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:

 * 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

Benefits

 * Private health insurance
 * Life insurance
 * 33 days holiday
 * Expert training from renowned industry veterans

Apply now to join a company truly leading their niche in one of the most vibrant cities on Earth for R&D


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