Senior Firmware Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join their innovative team in Oxford. This role involves complex hardware and software development, focusing on sensor technology. You will manage projects, supervise teams, and contribute to the full product life cycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware design. With a competitive salary and benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving company. If you are passionate about technology and ready to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in embedded software and firmware development.
• Proficient in hardware design and PCB development.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex hardware and software development throughout the product cycle.
• Design project parts and supervise project teams.

Skills

Embedded software and firmware experience

C/C++ for real-time development

ARM MCUs

RTOS

Hardware design and PCB development

Product life cycle management

Low-level comms protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Firmware Engineer - £60 - 70k – Oxford

My client is a leading company in their niche developing sensor technology. Due to sustained success, they’re looking to grow their team.

Main Duties:

1. Complex hardware & software development throughout the whole product cycle
2. Designing parts for projects, managing those projects, and supervising project teams
3. Investigate and develop ideas, suggest solutions, and identify opportunities

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Embedded software and firmware experience (C/C++ for real-time development, ARM MCUs, RTOS, PIC)
2. Hardware design and PCB development experience
3. Good experience in product life cycle management (R&D, maintenance, client support)
4. Strong background in low-level comms protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, and thread-safety in C/C++)

What You’ll Get:

£60-70k DOE with other competitive benefits.

If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for this role, then please apply with a copy of your updated CV.