IT & Software

Firmware Engineer

Intellectual Capital Resources

Gloucestershire · Gloucestershire · United Kingdom

Overview

In this senior role, you will develop low-level embedded software for a Gloucestershire-based startup, shaping the hardware-enabled products. You will work closely with hardware engineers to deliver robust firmware across bare-metal and RTOS environments, including embedded Linux on ARM-based MCUs. You’ll tackle diverse integration challenges, from serial communications to wireless interfaces, in a fast-paced, autonomous setting. This is a hands-on role with a meaningful impact on product success and company growth.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain low-level embedded firmware for ARM-based MCUs
  • Work across bare-metal and RTOS environments
  • Implement and integrate communications protocols (UART, I2C, SPI)
  • Develop BLE/WiFi/GPRS interfacing and wireless features
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure holistic solutions
  • Diagnose, debug and optimize performance and power usage
  • Contribute to software architecture and code reviews
  • Provide problem-solving leadership with minimal guidance
Key requirements
  • 8+ years of embedded software experience
  • Embedded C/C++ proficiency
  • ARM-based microcontrollers expertise
  • Bare-metal and RTOS development experience
  • Embedded Linux experience
  • Experience with UART/I2C/SPI
  • BLE/WiFi/GPRS interfacing experience
  • Relevant degree
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to work with limited supervision
  • problem solving
  • clear communication
  • self-starting / autonomous working style
  • Embedded C
  • Embedded C++
  • ARM-based MCUs

Reference: WJ-747_30146615

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