Embedded Firmware Engineer

Role: Senior and Mid-level Firmware Engineer (2x roles)

Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Salary: competitive

The Senior Firmware Engineer will play a pivotal role in the design, development, testing, and optimisation of embedded software solutions for our existing and future products. The candidate will collaborate closely as part of a cross-functional team to deliver high-quality firmware that meets performance, reliability, and scalability criteria.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement firmware for embedded systems, ensuring efficient and robust operation.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test procedures for firmware, ensuring reliability and compliance with specifications.
• Profile and optimise firmware for performance, power consumption, and memory usage.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware with electronic components.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for firmware code, algorithms, and validation results.
• Conduct peer code reviews and provide guidance to junior firmware engineers, fostering best practices and continuous improvement.
• Stay updated with the latest firmware development tools, methodologies, and industry trends.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve embedded software issues.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure that firmware adheres to industry safety and compliance standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in firmware or embedded software development.
• Solid problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming.
• Familiarity with various microcontroller architectures and their peripherals, especially arm.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle, including version control (e.g. Git), debugging, and testing.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and USB.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

How to apply?

Please send a CV to (url removed)

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