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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Firmware Engineer - **Company:** CircuitWorx - **Location:** Chichester, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £30,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, ARM Architecture, Automation of Tests, AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Software Debugging, Linux, Middleware, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Raspberry Pi, Real-Time Operating Systems, Release Management, Shell Script, Toolchain, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Git, Bare Metal, Build Tools, Software Version Control - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c384d08172e99322 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Python?, * 2+ years of professional embedded firmware development experience * Strong proficiency in C and C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based systems * Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-M architecture * Proven experience with STM32 and/or ESP32 microcontrollers * Solid understanding of embedded communication interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN * Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets * Comfortable working across multiple concurrent projects with varying requirements Desirable Skills * Experience with FreeRTOS and/or Zephyr RTOS * Familiarity with Linux-based development environments (build systems, shell scripting, toolchains) * Python development experience, particularly on Raspberry Pi platforms * Awareness of industry standards relevant to medical (e.g. IEC 62304) or automotive (e.g. AUTOSAR, ISO 26262) development * Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems ## Description We are looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our growing team based at our office in West Dean, Salisbury. You will play a key role in delivering firmware solutions across a diverse portfolio of client projects, working with a wide variety of hardware platforms and communication standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced consultancy environment, and wants to broaden their experience across multiple industries., * Design, develop, and maintain firmware in C/C++ for embedded microcontroller-based systems across multiple client projects * Develop drivers and middleware for communication interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN * Work with STM32 and ESP32 platforms across the full development lifecycle, from hardware bring-up through to production release * Implement real-time applications using FreeRTOS and/or Zephyr * Develop supporting tooling and automation scripts in Python, including on Raspberry Pi based platforms * Debug and optimise firmware using tools such as JTAG/SWD debuggers, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes * Collaborate with hardware engineers to review schematics and support PCB bring-up * Engage directly with clients to understand requirements and communicate technical progress where needed * Contribute to code reviews and uphold high standards of code quality, documentation, and traceability - particularly important in regulated industries such as medical and automotive ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [A call for Guest Writers for the WeAreDevelopers Magazine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/648-a-call-for-guest-writers-for-the-wearedevelopers-magazine) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)